Shrimp Scampi

Succulent, garlicky, and irresistibly vibrant, Shrimp Scampi is the perfect marriage of elegance and simplicity in a single pan. Featuring tender jumbo shrimp sautéed in a buttery, garlic-infused sauce with a hint of red pepper flakes for gentle heat, this dish gets a refreshing pop of citrus from freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest. A splash of dry white wine adds depth, while al dente linguine soaks up the flavors for a luxurious pasta experience. Ready in under 35 minutes, this quick and easy dinner is ideal for weeknight indulgence or impressing guests at your next dinner party. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with a squeeze of lemon, Shrimp Scampi is the ultimate seafood pasta recipe for lovers of bold, zesty flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 12 ounces linguine
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, season the shrimp with salt and pepper.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.

Step 5

Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for about 2 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate and the flavors to meld together. Stir in the lemon juice.

Step 6

Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.

Step 7

Add the cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing everything together and allowing the pasta to soak up the sauce.

Step 8

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley and lemon zest.

Step 9

Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges on the side for squeezing, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1055.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1776.1

Total Fat 80.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 981.3mg	0%
Sodium 2886.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 117.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 4.1g
Protein 130.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 413.1mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 1622.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.3%

Protein: 30.4%

Carbs: 27.3%