Shrimp Scampi With Linguine (Printable)

Tender shrimp in garlicky white wine butter sauce over linguine, brightened with lemon and fresh parsley.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Pasta

02 - 12 ounces linguine

→ Aromatics & Flavorings

03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
06 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
07 - Zest of 1 lemon
08 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Sauce

09 - 1/2 cup dry white wine
10 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

12 - Lemon wedges for serving

# How-To:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain the remaining pasta.
02 - Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for approximately 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
04 - Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until just opaque and pink. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and set aside.
05 - Pour the dry white wine and lemon juice into the skillet. Bring to a simmer while scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Allow to cook for 2 to 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
06 - Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil to the sauce. Stir until completely melted and combined.
07 - Return the cooked shrimp along with any accumulated juices to the skillet. Add the lemon zest and half of the chopped parsley. Toss to coat evenly.
08 - Add the drained linguine to the skillet and toss thoroughly to combine. Add reserved pasta water one splash at a time if needed to achieve a silky, cohesive sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
09 - Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining fresh parsley and lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes like a restaurant splurge but comes together faster than delivery.
  • The buttery wine sauce clings to every strand of pasta and makes you want to lick the plate.
  • Shrimp cook so quickly you barely have time to set the table.
  • Lemon and parsley keep it bright and fresh instead of heavy.
02 -
  • If the shrimp are even slightly wet they will steam instead of getting a golden sear, so dry them thoroughly.
  • Don't skip reserving the pasta water, it has starch that helps the sauce cling to the noodles like magic.
  • Pull the shrimp early because they keep cooking off the heat, and rubbery shrimp ruin everything.
03 -
  • Use the largest skillet you have so the shrimp have room to sear without crowding.
  • Zest the lemon before you juice it, it's nearly impossible the other way around.
  • Taste the sauce before adding the pasta and adjust the lemon and salt then, it's easier to fix before everything is mixed.
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