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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi: Your Next Favorite Recipe!

A delicious and easy-to-make Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi recipe that combines succulent shrimp with linguine in a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Cook the linguine according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
  4. Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth) and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the shrimp, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce. Stir in the chopped parsley.
  6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a creamier sauce, stir in 1/4 cup of heavy cream after adding the wine.
  • Add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.

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