Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Plump grilled shrimp over buttery garlic linguini pasta.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Shrimp
Butter Sauce
Method
Cook Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 2
Cook Linguini
Add the linguini pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside. Reserve a little pasta water if desired.
Prepare Shrimp
- 4
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- 5
Cook Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the skillet, along with red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- 6
Make Butter Sauce
- 7
Add Butter and Wine
In the same skillet used for the shrimp, add unsalted butter and white wine. Cook over medium heat until the butter is melted and the sauce is slightly reduced, about 3-4 minutes.
- 8
Season Sauce
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve
- 10
Plate the Dish
Serve the shrimp scampi immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
