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Flavorful Shrimp Scampi Linguine Recipe Easy Garlic Butter Sauce

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A quick and easy shrimp scampi linguine with a rich garlic butter sauce that balances bright lemon and savory flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces linguine pasta
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • Juice of one medium lemon
  • ½ cup dry white wine (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook according to package instructions until just al dente, about 9 to 11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining. Drain pasta and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Once butter foams gently, add minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes on one side until pink and slightly opaque, then flip and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until firm but tender.
  5. Pour in dry white wine and lemon juice. Add red pepper flakes if using. Stir and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Add drained linguine directly to the skillet. Toss gently, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a silky sauce that clings to the pasta.
  7. Stir in chopped parsley. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before cooking to get a good sear. Cook garlic gently over medium heat to avoid bitterness. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. If sauce is too thin, simmer longer; if too thick, add pasta water. Cook shrimp in batches if pan is small to avoid steaming. Use fresh lemon juice to brighten sauce but add gradually to avoid overpowering.

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