Description
A quick and flavorful shrimp scampi recipe made in just 16 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines juicy shrimp, garlic, lemon, and butter, served over pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Linguine
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) Butter
- 4 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 pound Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 Lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup Dry White Wine (or Chicken Broth)
- Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Add the remaining butter and olive oil to the skillet. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the wine (or chicken broth) and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked linguine and lemon zest. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth for wine for a non-alcoholic version.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
