Shrimp Scampi Linguine: Your Perfect Weeknight Delight!
Shrimp Scampi Linguine is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring linguine pasta tossed with succulent shrimp in a lemon garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb linguine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Freshly grated Parmesan, for topping
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Sear the Shrimp: In a hot skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter with olive oil. Add shrimp and cook 1-2 mins per side until pink and juicy.
- Sauté Garlic & Zest: Add remaining butter, garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss It Together: Add drained pasta and shrimp to the skillet. Pour in lemon juice and splash in pasta water as needed. Toss everything together.
- Finish & Serve: Season with salt, pepper, and parsley. Top with Parmesan.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added nutrition.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg