Description
An easy and classic citrus-butter shrimp pasta dish that comes together in less than 30 minutes. This preparation relies on fresh lemon and savory stock for a bright, flavorful sauce that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb linguine pasta
- 1/4 cup butter (divided)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken or shrimp stock
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Red chili flakes (optional)
- Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Step: Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water. Drain and set aside.
- Step: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure proper cooking.
- Step: In a wide skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 90 seconds until they turn pink.
- Step: Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Step: Reduce heat to medium. Pour in lemon juice, lemon zest, and stock. Add 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Simmer for 2 minutes to thicken.
- Step: Mix in chopped parsley, salt, and pepper, and check the seasoning.
- Step: If the sauce is too thin, stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of cold butter.
- Step: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss for 1–2 minutes over medium heat. Add more pasta water if the dish seems dry.
- Step: Serve garnished with fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, and parmesan cheese.
Notes
Do not discard shrimp shells; submerge them in 1/2 cup water and microwave for 2 minutes to create a concentrated, savory stock. Pasta is highly absorbent, so toss with the sauce immediately before serving to maintain a silky, glossy texture.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 483 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 875 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 192 mg
Keywords: shrimp scampi, pasta, lemon butter shrimp, seafood, Italian-style, dinner