Classic Shrimp Scampi

This Classic Shrimp Scampi is ready in under 30 minutes! Tossed with a garlic butter scampi sauce made with white wine and lemon.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Keyword how to make shrimp scampi, Shrimp Scampi, shrimp scampi recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 599kcal

Author Lauren's Latest

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons salted butter divided
1 tablespoon minced garlic about 3 cloves
1/2 cup white wine or vegetable/chicken broth
salt & pepper to taste
1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined (21/25 count)*
3/4 pound linguine plus reserved pasta water
3 tablespoons parsley chopped
1/2 lemon juiced

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Instructions

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add in minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add in wine and simmer until it has reduced by half.
Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Add to pan and cook until they are opaque and pink on both sides. Should be about 90 seconds per side.
Add in hot pasta and toss to coat, adding in reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce. Toss with parsley and add in lemon juice to taste. Serve hot.

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Notes

*I used large shrimp that had 21-25 per pound. Feel free to use whatever size you'd like! The smaller shrimp will take less time to cook, the larger shrimp will take longer.

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