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Shrimp Scampi

A classic seafood dish featuring shrimp cooked in a garlic butter lemon sauce served over pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz linguine pasta
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pot for pasta
  • tongs or spatula

Method
 

  1. Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
  2. Cook shrimp in olive oil and butter for 1-2 minutes per side until pink.
  3. Sauté garlic in butter, then add white wine and lemon juice to create sauce.
  4. Add pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
  5. Return shrimp to the pan, garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp; they only need a few minutes to stay tender.