Irresistible Shrimp Scampi: Flavorful Pasta Perfection

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1(16 ounce) packagelinguine pasta

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

  • 2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil

  • 2shallots, finely diced

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1pinchred pepper flakes (Optional)

  • 1poundshrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1pinchkosher salt and freshly ground pepper

  • ½cupdry white wine

  • 1lemon, juiced

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

  • 2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil

  • ¼cupfinely chopped fresh parsley leaves

  • 1teaspoonextra-virgin olive oil, or to taste

Cooking Directions

  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.

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  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.

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  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!

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories511
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
19g
25%
Saturated Fat
7g
33%
Cholesterol
135mg
45%
Sodium
260mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
58g
21%
Dietary Fiber
4g
13%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
22g
44%
Vitamin C
10mg
11%
Calcium
52mg
4%
Iron
5mg
27%
Potassium
269mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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