Quick Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
Quick Shrimp Scampi with Linguine is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of the Italian coast right to your dining table. This easy recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked linguine, and finished with a splash of fresh lemon juice. In just 20 minutes, you can create a gourmet meal that’s perfect for date nights or quick family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine olive oil and half the butter. Add garlic and shrimp; cook until pink, about 3 minutes per side.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet; add lemon juice and remaining butter to create the sauce.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet along with drained linguine; toss gently, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Season with parsley and red pepper flakes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg