Linguini & Shrimp Recipe
Linguini in a lemon butter sauce topped with shrimp scampi.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Shrimp Scampi
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Linguini
Add the linguini 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 linguini and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
Preparing Shrimp Scampi
- 4
Heat Oil and Butter
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tbsp of olive oil and 4 tbsp of butter. Let the butter melt and sizzle.
- 5
- 6
Cook Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- 7
Add Lemon Juice and Seasoning
Stir in the lemon juice, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix well.
- 8
Combine with Pasta
Add the cooked linguini to the skillet with the shrimp. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
Serving
- 9
Plate the Dish
Serve the linguini and shrimp scampi hot, garnished with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.