Description
Mouthwatering 25-minute shrimp scampi with linguine combines zesty garlic, succulent shrimp, and perfectly al dente pasta in one elegant Mediterranean-inspired dish. Seafood enthusiasts and home chefs will savor this quick, restaurant-quality meal that brings coastal Italian flavors directly to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Pasta:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) linguine
Flavor Enhancers and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot with salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook linguine until perfectly tender yet firm, following package guidelines. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Select a spacious skillet and warm olive oil with butter over medium heat until butter melts and becomes slightly foamy.
- Introduce minced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring rapidly to release aromatic oils for approximately 60 seconds without browning.
- Slide peeled shrimp into the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook approximately 2-3 minutes per side, ensuring shrimp transform to a vibrant pink and appear translucent in center.
- Carefully deglaze pan with white wine and fresh lemon juice, scraping accumulated flavor fragments from skillet bottom. Allow liquid to reduce and concentrate for 2 minutes.
- Reintroduce cooked shrimp to skillet, then gently fold in reserved linguine, ensuring each strand becomes luxuriously coated with pan sauce.
- Finish dish by incorporating remaining butter, sprinkle of lemon zest, and freshly chopped parsley. Toss delicately to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Transfer immediately to serving plates, optionally crowning with delicate Parmesan cheese shavings for enhanced richness.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, high-quality shrimp to elevate the dish’s flavor and texture, ensuring they’re deveined and cleaned properly.
- Prevent overcooking shrimp by watching for a pink, slightly curved appearance, which indicates they’re perfectly done and tender.
- Substitute gluten-free linguine for a celiac-friendly version, maintaining the recipe’s delicious essence while accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Enhance the dish’s depth by using dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, which adds complexity without overwhelming the delicate seafood.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg