Easy Shrimp Scampi with Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 shallots, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pinch kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 0.5 cup dry white wine
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste

Instructions

1. Gather all the necessary ingredients for this recipe.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add linguine and cook until almost tender, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the pasta thoroughly.
3. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter along with 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add the shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes to the skillet with the melted butter and oil. Cook and stir until the shallots become translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Season the shrimp with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, stirring occasionally, for approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.
6. Pour the white wine and lemon juice into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, adding depth of flavor.
7. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet. Stir in 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the melted butter, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
8. Add the cooked linguine, shrimp, and fresh parsley to the skillet with the butter mixture. Toss until everything is well coated. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil before serving.
9. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy this delicious shrimp scampi!

Nutrition

• Calories: 511 kcal
• Fat Content: 19 g
• Fiber Content: 4 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 260 mg
• Protein Content: 22 g
• Cholesterol Content: 135 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 58 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g