Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp scampi tosses tender shrimp in a garlicky white wine and lemon-butter sauce over al dente linguine. It comes together fast in one pan and delivers big, bright flavor with minimal effort.

By YumYum Editorial · Seafood

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 30 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 3/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
• to taste Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, reserving 3/4 cup pasta water before draining.
2. Meanwhile, pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear shrimp 1-2 minutes per side until pink and just opaque, then remove to a plate.
4. Lower heat to medium, add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook 30-45 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
5. Pour in the white wine, scraping up browned bits, and simmer 2-3 minutes to reduce by about half.
6. Add the drained pasta, remaining 2 tbsp butter, and a splash of pasta water; toss over heat to build a glossy sauce.
7. Return the shrimp to the pan along with lemon zest and juice, tossing to combine and adding more pasta water as needed.
8. Finish with parsley and Parmesan if using, and serve immediately.