Classic Shrimp Scampi
Traditional dish · Italian-American
A timeless and elegant dish featuring plump shrimp sautéed in garlic, butter, white wine, and lemon, often served over linguine or with crusty bread.
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Ingredients
- Large shrimp, peeled and deveined1.5 lbs
- Linguine12 oz
- Unsalted butter1/2 cup
- Olive oil1/4 cup
- Garlic, minced6 cloves
- Dry white wine1/2 cup
- Lemon juice1/4 cup
- Fresh parsley, chopped1/4 cup
- Red pepper flakes1/4 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
While pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
- 3
In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
- 5
Pour in white wine and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- 6
Add the drained linguine and chopped parsley to the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta and shrimp in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- 7
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
