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Quick Garlic Shrimp Scampi Pasta

A close-up of a white plate filled with linguine pasta topped with succulent shrimp scampi and fresh parsley.
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A fast and flavorful shrimp scampi pasta dish, perfect for a weeknight meal that tastes like it came from a restaurant.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound linguine or spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Do not overcook. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  5. If using, pour in white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let simmer for 1 minute.
  6. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and toss to coat. If the sauce seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water to loosen it.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of heavy cream along with the lemon juice.
  • Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
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