Shrimp Scampi Linguine

12 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 45MINS

Shrimp Scampi Linguine

Once the shrimp are cooked just until they are opaque and the pasta is al denté, just toss them together for a match made in heaven. The shrimp is tender and flavorful, and the linguine is an excellent base for the buttery garlic sauce with just a hint of spice.
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Once the shrimp are cooked just until they are opaque and the pasta is al denté, just toss them together for a match made in heaven. The shrimp is tender and flavorful, and the linguine is an excellent base for the buttery garlic sauce with just a hint of spice.
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30 Pounds of Apples
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45MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
2
us / metric
Linguine
8 oz
Linguine
Unsalted Butter
3 Tbsp
Unsalted Butter
Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Garlic
3 cloves
Garlic, minced
Shallot
1
Shallot, minced
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Shrimp
8 oz
Shrimp, deveined, peeled
Salt
1/2 tsp
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Lemon
1
Lemon, zested, juiced
about 1 1/2 Tbsp juice
Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley
3 Tbsp
Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley, finely chopped
Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup
Parmesan Cheese, grated

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
817
Fat
38.8 g
Protein
42.5 g
Carbs
73.2 g
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30 Pounds of Apples
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. While the water comes to a boil, peel and devein the Shrimp (8 oz) set aside.
step 1 Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. While the water comes to a boil, peel and devein the Shrimp (8 oz) set aside.
step 2
Place a medium-sized frying pan over medium heat. Melt Unsalted Butter (3 Tbsp) and Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) and allow to bubble slightly. At this time, your water should be boiling: add the Linguine (8 oz) cook to al denté.
step 2 Place a medium-sized frying pan over medium heat. Melt Unsalted Butter (3 Tbsp) and Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) and allow to bubble slightly. At this time, your water should be boiling: add the Linguine (8 oz) cook to al denté.
step 3
Once the butter and olive oil have begun to bubble, add the Garlic (3 cloves), Shallot (1), and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/4 tsp) and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently so the garlic does not burn.
step 3 Once the butter and olive oil have begun to bubble, add the Garlic (3 cloves), Shallot (1), and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/4 tsp) and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently so the garlic does not burn.
step 4
Add the shrimp, Salt (1/2 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp) to the frying pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp is pink and opaque on both sides.
step 4 Add the shrimp, Salt (1/2 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp) to the frying pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp is pink and opaque on both sides.
step 5
Remove the frying pan from the heat and add the Lemon (1) zest and juice, and Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley (3 Tbsp). Toss well and adjust seasoning to taste.
step 5 Remove the frying pan from the heat and add the Lemon (1) zest and juice, and Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley (3 Tbsp). Toss well and adjust seasoning to taste.
step 6
When al denté, drain the linguine in a colander and add it to the shrimp mixture. Toss to coat all pasta.
step 6 When al denté, drain the linguine in a colander and add it to the shrimp mixture. Toss to coat all pasta.
step 7
Scoop pasta and shrimp onto dinner plates and top generously with Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup).
step 7 Scoop pasta and shrimp onto dinner plates and top generously with Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup).

Tags

Lunch
Date Night
Fish & Seafood
Dinner
Pasta
Italian
Shellfish
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