Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Classic shrimp scampi pasta in a buttery lemon garlic sauce is both sophisticated and delicious. Make it in 20 minutes with my easy recipe!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 lb large shrimp ((See Note 1))
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 10 oz linguine pasta
- 4 quarts water
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet over medium heat add the olive oil and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for a minute.
- 2
Add the dry white wine, salt and peppers. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Reduce liquid in half, several minutes.
- 3
Add the shrimp to the skillet, sauté on medium for 2-4 minutes, turning until shrimp turn pink. Pour in the lemon juice and chopped parsley, tossing to coat and reduce slightly.
- 4
Serve over pasta of choice, steamed rice, or mashed potatoes. Have some crusty French bread around too to dip into the lemony sauce.
- 5
PASTA
- 6
In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the oil and linguine. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or according to the directions on the package.
- 7
When pasta is done, drain and then put it back in the pot. Immediately add the shrimp and sauce, toss well, OR transfer to platter, make a well in center to top with cooked shrimp and serve (as pictured).