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Shrimp Scampi with Pasta: The Ultimate Seafood Delight

Shrimp Scampi with Pasta is a flavorful and elegant seafood dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, enhanced with white wine and fresh lemon juice. Tossed with perfectly cooked linguine, this dish delivers a perfect balance of citrusy brightness, savory depth, and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. It’s a restaurant-quality meal that comes together quickly, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 shallots, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (Optional)
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pinch kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Gather ingredients.

  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook linguine in boiling water until nearly tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain.

  3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  4. Cook and stir shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the hot butter and oil until shallots are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.

  5. Season shrimp with kosher salt and black pepper; add to the skillet and cook until pink, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and keep warm.

  6. Pour white wine and lemon juice into skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.

  7. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet, stir 2 tablespoons olive oil into butter mixture, and bring to a simmer.

  8. Toss linguine, shrimp, and parsley in the butter mixture until coated; season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil to serve.

  9. Serve hot and enjoy!

  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 511 per serving