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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Linguine

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A quick and easy 20-minute dinner featuring tender shrimp in a buttery garlic sauce tossed with linguine, brightened with lemon and fresh parsley.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 8 ounces linguine pasta
  • Salt, for boiling water
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons), plus extra lemon wedges for serving
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  3. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted and bubbly, add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add white wine or chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley, then add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Return shrimp to the skillet, toss gently to coat in the sauce. Add drained linguine and toss everything together over low heat for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Taste again and add extra lemon juice, salt, or pepper if needed. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

Do not overcook the shrimp; they should be just pink and slightly firm. Reserve pasta water to create a silky sauce. Pat shrimp dry before cooking to ensure a good sear. Use moderate heat to avoid burning garlic. Toss pasta and shrimp gently to keep shrimp intact.

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

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