Linguine with Shrimp Scampi
Linguine with Shrimp Scampi is a main course that serves 3. One portion of this dish contains about 46g of protein, 40g of fat, and a total of 893 calories. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 25 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet. Many people really liked this Mediterranean dish. If you have lemon zest, kosher salt plus, olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Linguine with Shrimp Scampi, Shrimp Scampi Linguine, and Linguine With Shrimp Scampi.
Instructions
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Drizzle some oil in a large pot of boiling salted water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and the linguine, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or according to the directions on the package.
Meanwhile, in another large (12-inch), heavy-bottomed pan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium-low heat.
Saute for 1 minute. Be careful, the garlic burns easily!
Add the shrimp, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, and the pepper and saute until the shrimp have just turned pink, about 5 minutes, stirring often.
Remove from the heat, add the parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon slices, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine.
When the pasta is done, drain the cooked linguine and then put it back in the pot. Immediately add the shrimp and sauce, toss well, and serve.