Shrimp Linguine Recipe

Shrimp Scampi Linguine served on a table with a lemon on the side

Indulge in a flavorful symphony of succulent shrimp and al dente linguine with my shrimp linguine recipe. This mouthwatering dish combines the delicate sweetness of plump shrimp with the perfect balance of herbs, garlic, and olive oil.

Course Main, Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine American/Italian

Keyword recipe for shrimp linguine, shrimp inguine recipe, shrimp linguine, shrimp recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 688kcal

Author Isabel Laessig

Equipment

Skillet
Pasta pot

Ingredients

1 pound linguine pasta
1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined*, see notes for frozen shrimp
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion finely chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
⅓ cup white wine* Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
the juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper to taste
A few sprigs of parsley finely chopped
1 Tablespoons butter optional
Red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a skillet and sauté the onions until translucent.
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 onion
Add shrimp, garlic, lemon juice, and wine, and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Make sure all shrimp is pink on both sides. Stir in parsley and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Remove the skillet from heat.
1 pound large shrimp, 2 garlic cloves, ⅓ cup white wine*, the juice of 1 lemon
Cook the linguine in a large pan with salted boiling water. Cook until it is still slightly hard to chew (al dente), which is about 2-3 minutes less than the cooking time on the pasta box. Drain the linguine in a colander and add the pasta to the shrimp scampi in the skillet. Add the butter. Mix everything over low heat for 1-2 minutes.
1 pound linguine pasta, 1 Tablespoons butter
Reserve approximately 1 cup of the pasta water. If you want your scampi sauce to be a bit more creamy and saucy, add approximately ½ cup at a time to the pasta and stir until creamy. Finally, serve immediately. Add more fresh pepper and parsley, if desired. Garnish with parmesan cheese and enjoy!
salt and pepper, A few sprigs of parsley, Red pepper flakes

Notes

Instead of wine you can use chicken broth.
You can top the linguine with Parmesan cheese.
Elevate this dish by swapping out shrimp for prawns! Garlic butter prawns are delicious.
We recommend a good quality wine like Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, or a Riesling for pairing and cooking with this recipe.
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water to add to the scampi sauce if a more creamy texture is desired.

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