Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 1.5 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine, (like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook the linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining. While the pasta cooks, prepare the shrimp.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a large skillet or pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook the shrimp, as they can become rubbery.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Pour in the white wine and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly reduce. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Add the cooked and drained linguine to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 1.5 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine, (like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook the linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining. While the pasta cooks, prepare the shrimp.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a large skillet or pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook the shrimp, as they can become rubbery.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Pour in the white wine and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly reduce. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Add the cooked and drained linguine to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min