Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi with Linguine Pasta
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi with Linguine Pasta is a flavorful and easy-to-make Italian-inspired dish featuring tender shrimp in a garlicky butter sauce served over perfectly cooked linguine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Pour white wine (or chicken broth) into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits; simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring until butter melts and sauce is combined.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat with sauce, then add cooked linguine and chopped parsley. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, substitute half of the butter with olive oil and add a splash of cream at the end. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.