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Shrimp scampi with linguine pasta, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs served on a white plate

Shrimp Scampi with Linguine Recipe

This Shrimp Scampi with Linguine is a quick and flavorful Italian-American dish made with juicy shrimp, garlic, lemon, and butter tossed with pasta. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels fancy but is super easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Italian- American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g 7 oz linguine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 250 g 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth or water
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Grated Parmesan optional

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta: Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside. Save 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  2. Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  3. Add shrimp: Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add to the pan and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and curled.
  4. Make the sauce: Pour in broth, lemon juice, and zest. Stir and let simmer for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Toss pasta: Add cooked pasta to the pan. Toss well to coat. Add a splash of pasta water if needed.
  6. Finish and serve: Top with fresh parsley and Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.