Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi with Linguine Pasta
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi with Linguine Pasta is a quick and flavorful Italian-inspired dish featuring succulent shrimp tossed in a zesty garlic butter sauce, served over tender 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 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 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
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and 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 and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and lemon juice until butter melts and sauce is smooth.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Add cooked linguine and chopped parsley to the skillet, tossing everything together to combine and heat through.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed, then serve immediately.
Notes
For extra richness, garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese or add a pinch of crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.