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Shrimp Scampi

25 min10 ingredientsDinner · Quick

Ingredients4 servings

  • 12 oz linguine
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
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Steps

  1. Cook linguine in salted water. Save 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Season shrimp with salt. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high and cook shrimp 1 minute per side. Remove.
  3. Lower heat to medium, add 2 tbsp butter, garlic and pepper flakes for 1 minute.
  4. Add wine and simmer 2 minutes, then the remaining butter, lemon zest and juice.
  5. Toss in pasta, shrimp, parsley and pasta water as needed until silky.
Tip: Pull the shrimp as soon as they turn pink — they finish in the sauce.

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