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Plate of garlic butter shrimp scampi linguine with parsley and chili flakes.

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Linguine

A simple and flavorful pasta dish with shrimp cooked in garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz linguine
For the Shrimp Scampi
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. Pour in white wine and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Toss the cooked linguine with the shrimp and sauce until well combined. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

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