Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Olive oil, garlic, lemon, butter on a bed of linguini reduction sauce
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Ingredients
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Shrimp Scampi Ingredients
Method
Shrimp Scampi Directions
- 1
Cook the Linguini
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 3
Cook the Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the skillet and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fully cooked through.
- 4
Add Lemon and Pasta
Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, then add the cooked linguini to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- 5