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Dive into Flavor: The Best Shrimp Scampi Recipe You’ll Ever Make

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This shrimp scampi recipe combines succulent shrimp with linguine in a rich garlic and wine sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the linguine or spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat, add garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink.
  4. Deglaze the pan with white wine and lemon juice, simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Drain the pasta and combine it with the shrimp mixture, adding remaining butter, salt, and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

  • For extra spice, add more red pepper flakes.
  • Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free pasta)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg