Description
A delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of garlic and butter with succulent shrimp, perfect for special occasions or a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the linguine and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink and start to caramelize. Flip the shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fully cooked. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze and incorporate any browned bits. Let the mixture simmer for about 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet along with the drained linguine. Toss everything together to coat the pasta and shrimp in the garlic butter sauce. If the mixture seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove over low heat.
- For freezing, it’s best to freeze the shrimp separately from the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi, Shrimp Recipe, Italian Cuisine, Quick Dinner