Description
Classic restaurant-style Shrimp Scampi with Linguine features succulent, buttery garlic shrimp tossed in a bright lemon-white-wine sauce served over perfectly cooked linguine pasta. This easy-to-make dish combines fresh garlic, white wine, and lemon juice for vibrant flavor, ideal for a quick yet impressive weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz linguine
Shrimp & Sauce
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine (or broth)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water before draining to use later in the sauce.
- Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet, melt butter together with olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Create Sauce: Stir in the dry white wine, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2 minutes so flavors meld and the alcohol cooks off.
- Toss Pasta in Sauce: Add the cooked linguine to the skillet with the shrimp and sauce. Toss well to combine, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce needs loosening.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top, toss lightly, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Add red-pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Substitute zucchini noodles for a low-carb alternative.
- Use chicken broth instead of white wine for a non-alcoholic version.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
