Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of shrimp scampi linguine. This simple and quick recipe combines succulent shrimp with garlic, butter, lemon juice, and white wine to create a flavorful sauce that coats al dente linguine noodles. Serve this dish as a main course for a weeknight dinner or impress your guests with its elegant presentation at a dinner party. With a total prep and cook time of just 30 minutes, you'll have a restaurant-quality meal on the table in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 pound linguine
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Directions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Deglaze the skillet by adding the white wine and scraping the bottom to loosen any browned bits. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the wine has reduced slightly.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and add the lemon juice and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly with the shrimp and sauce.
- Serve the shrimp scampi linguine hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
