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Flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Linguine

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A quick and easy garlic butter shrimp scampi linguine recipe that combines tender shrimp with a rich, garlicky sauce and silky linguine for a comforting and elegant pasta dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz (340 g) linguine pasta
  • Salt (for pasta water)
  • 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1 tbsp dried)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat dry 1 lb shrimp thoroughly with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 2 tbsp butter and 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When butter melts and foams, add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if needed. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter to the skillet. Once melted, add 5 minced garlic cloves and ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Pour in ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth to deglaze the pan. Scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Let simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Return shrimp to skillet along with drained linguine. Toss gently to coat pasta and shrimp in sauce. If mixture seems dry, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency.
  7. Squeeze juice of 1 lemon over pasta, sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and season with additional salt and black pepper to taste. Toss briefly.
  8. Serve immediately on warm plates or shallow pasta bowls. Optionally garnish with lemon wedges or grated Parmesan.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Use fresh garlic and watch closely to prevent burning. Deglaze pan with wine or broth to lift flavorful browned bits. Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce without watering it down. Cook pasta and prep shrimp simultaneously to save time.

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Keywords: garlic butter shrimp, shrimp scampi, linguine recipe, easy pasta dinner, quick shrimp pasta, homemade pasta, weeknight dinner

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