If you have a craving for shrimp and some certain restaurant chains with the words “red” or “olive” in their names aren’t on your radar, this recipe is just for you! Shrimp Scampi Linguini is better than anything you can order from a waiter and will be the go-to “shrimp-alicious” answer for you! Just think of the plump, tender shrimp sautéed along with the long and lean tender linguini, tossed in a perfectly creamy and garlicy sauce, and you’ll set the stage for a quick and beautiful at-home meal. With the gorgeous aromas of Shrimp Scampi Linguini dancing around your kitchen, you’ll reconsider your thoughts the next time a shrimp craving comes to mind. No more call-ahead seating or putting on real clothes needed here, you’ve just found the perfect reason to stay home! Enjoy your peaceful meal!
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package linguini
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more, to taste, divided
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- red pepper flakes, optional, to taste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup parsley leaves, finely chopped
Directions
Step 1 –In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the linguini to al dente according to the package directions. Drain.
Step 2 –While the linguini is cooking, in a large bowl, add the shrimp, the kosher salt, and the black pepper and toss to season well.
Step 3 –In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of the butter and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
Step 4 –Add the shallots, the garlic, and the red pepper flakes and cook until the shallots are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 5 –Add the shrimp to the shallot mixture and cook until the shrimp is pink, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 6 –Transfer the cooked shrimp from the skillet to a large bowl and cover to keep warm.
Step 7 –Add the dry white wine and the lemon juice to the same skillet and bring to a boil while stirring constantly.
Step 8 –Add the remaining butter and the remaining olive oil to the wine mixture and mix well.
Step 9 –Add the cooked shrimp, the parsley, the cooked linguini, the kosher salt, and the black pepper to the butter mixture and stir to combine.
Step 10 –Drizzle the extra olive oil over the shrimp mixture and toss well to combine.
Step 11 –Plate and serve.
