Description
Whipping up Shrimp Scampi takes just minutes and delivers restaurant-quality flavors right in your kitchen. Garlic, butter, and succulent shrimp come together for a speedy dinner that’ll have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
Aromatics and Liquids:
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 6 cloves garlic
Fats and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Drizzle 1 pound shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sprinkling salt and black pepper over the seafood. Allow seasoned shrimp to rest while preparing other ingredients.
- Warm 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet at medium heat (375°F). Sauté 6 minced garlic cloves for 90 seconds until aromatic, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer across the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and translucent. Transfer shrimp to a separate plate.
- Pour ½ cup white wine and ¼ cup chicken broth into the same skillet. Scrape accumulated browned bits from pan bottom using a wooden spoon. Simmer liquid for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Add 8 ounces linguine pasta directly into the skillet, ensuring pasta is completely submerged in liquid. Add extra broth if needed to cover pasta.
- Cover skillet and reduce heat to low (325°F). Simmer pasta for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Maintain moisture by adding small amounts of liquid if necessary.
- Remove skillet from heat. Stir 3 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes into pasta. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Gently reintroduce cooked shrimp to the skillet, folding carefully to distribute evenly.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup fresh parsley over the dish. Add final tablespoon of butter and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Choose large, fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture in your scampi.
- Cast iron skillet works best, but a heavy-bottomed non-stick pan will also deliver excellent results.
- Salt your pasta water generously when preparing the dish to enhance overall seasoning.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute linguine with zucchini noodles or your favorite gluten-free pasta alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg