Shrimp Scampi with Linguini
A classic Italian American seafood dish that’s quick, flavorful, and elegant. This Shrimp Scampi with Linguini combines juicy shrimp, garlic, butter, white wine, and fresh parsley for a restaurant quality meal that comes together in under 40 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a special date night at home
Ingredients
- 1 pound linguini
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided, plus more for drizzling
- 2 shallots finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Pinch of red pepper flakes optional
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguini until just shy of al dente, about 6–8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 3–4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to the skillet and sauté until pink and opaque, about 2–3 minutes. Remove shrimp from the skillet and keep warm.
- Add the white wine and lemon juice to the skillet. Simmer for 1–2 minutes, then stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet along with the cooked linguini and parsley. Toss everything together until well coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil before serving.