Shrimp Scampi Linguine

Name: Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 23 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil, divided; 59 milliliters coarsely chopped fresh parsley; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 227 grams linguine; 0 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper; 1 teaspoons salt; 454 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined; 6 Tbsps unsalted butter

You can never have too many Mediterranean recipes, so give Shrimp Scampi Linguine a try. This main course has 577 calories, 31g of protein, and 30g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up lemon zest, pepper, salt, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the unsalted butter you could follow this main course with the Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 23 minutes.

Instructions

Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.

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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add half of shrimp, and cook 1 minute on each side or until opaque.

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Shrimp

Transfer shrimp to a plate, cover, and keep warm. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining shrimp.

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Melt butter over medium heat in same skillet.

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Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, and red pepper; saut 3 minutes or until garlic starts to brown. Stir in cooked shrimp, parsley, lemon zest and juice, and salt; cook 1 minute.

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Add pasta, and cook 1 minute or until hot, tossing constantly.

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Serve immediately.

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Servings:

3Tbsps

extra virgin olive oil, divided 59milliliters

coarsely chopped fresh parsley 6

garlic cloves, minced 1Tbsp

fresh lemon juice 2teaspoons

lemon zest 227grams

linguine 0teaspoons

dried crushed red pepper 1teaspoons

salt 454grams

shrimp, peeled and deveined 6Tbsps

unsalted butter

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are great choices for Shrimp. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Alois Lageder Terran Alpina Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 16 dollars per bottle.