Description
Shrimp Scampi with Garlic and Lemon is a zesty and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp, garlic, and a hint of lemon, served over pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil together. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off and the sauce to reduce slightly.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest, then add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired sauce consistency is reached.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream after adding the lemon juice.
- Substitute shrimp with scallops or chicken for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg