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Easy Shrimp Scampi

Juicy shrimp in a garlic, lemon, and white wine butter sauce tossed with linguine in about 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces linguine
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot (for the pasta)
  • Colander
  • Tongs
  • Citrus zester

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Cook the pasta to al dente and reserve ½ cup of the pasta water.
  2. Step 2: Pat the shrimp dry and season.
  3. Step 3: Sear the shrimp in oil and 1 tablespoon butter for 1 to 2 minutes per side and set aside.
  4. Tip: Do not overcook.
  5. Step 4: Cook the garlic and red pepper flakes, then add the wine and reduce.
  6. Step 5: Whisk in the remaining butter, lemon juice, and zest.
  7. Step 6: Toss in the pasta and shrimp, thin with pasta water, and finish with parsley.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per serving.
Use chicken broth in place of the wine if preferred.