Description
Buttery linguine with plump, garlicky shrimp, a simple yet elegant dinner that is bright, fresh, and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 pound linguine
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot, diced
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (5 cloves)
- 1 lemon, zest grated
- 1 1/2 pound large shrimp (about 20–24 shrimp), peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
- 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced in half-rounds
- 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Step: Fill a large pot with water and add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Bring the pot to a boil.
- Step: While the water comes to a boil, melt two tablespoons of butter and one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Step: Add the diced shallots, pepper flakes, garlic, and lemon zest and sauté until the onions become transparent.
- Step: When the water is boiling, add the linguine and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Step: Once the pasta is done, take out one cup of the hot pasta water, then drain the linguine and set aside.
- Step: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, season them with the remaining salt and pepper, then add them to the pan with the shallots. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, until pink on both sides.
- Step: Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Step: Pour the lemon juice into the pan and wait until it bubbles.
- Step: Add another two tablespoons of butter and olive oil. Then, when the butter is fully melted, add the shrimp back to the pan.
- Step: Sprinkle in the parsley, add the cup of pasta water, and the linguine.
- Step: Mix well, and add more salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately with fresh lemon slices on top.
Notes
Buy shrimp that are already peeled and deveined to save time. Avoid overcooking the shrimp to ensure they remain tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 101 mg
- Fat: 22.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18.5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 127 mg
Keywords: shrimp scampi, linguine, garlic shrimp, seafood pasta, easy dinner