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Classic Shrimp Scampi

Classic Shrimp Scampi

Juicy shrimp cooked in a garlic, butter, and white wine sauce. Ready in 15 minutes and perfect over pasta.

Details

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz Linguine or Spaghetti
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • 1/4 cup Parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

  2. 2

    Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in butter and oil for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp.

  4. 4

    Add wine and lemon juice to the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Toss pasta and shrimp back into the pan. Add parsley.

  6. 6

    Use pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.