Shrimp Scampi with Linguini

Name: Shrimp Scampi with Linguini
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 4 Tbsps butter; 118 milliliters dry white wine; 4 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 5 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 lemon, juiced; 6 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 454 grams linguini; 59 milliliters finely chopped parsley leaves; 1 pinch Pinch red pepper flakes, optional; 1 large shallot, finely diced; 20 larges shrimp, about 1 pound, peeled and deveined, tail on

Shrimp Scampi with Linguini might be just the main course you are searching for. This pescatarian recipe serves 6. One serving contains 475 calories, 14g of protein, and 18g of fat. A mixture of parsley leaves, wine, kosher salt and pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the dry white wine you could follow this main course with the White Wine Frozen Yogurt as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes.

Instructions

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For the pasta, put a large pot of water on the stove to boil. When it has come to the boil, add a couple of tablespoons of salt and the linguini. Stir to make sure the pasta separates; cover. When the water returns to a boil, cook for about 6 to 8 minutes or until the pasta is not quite done.

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Drain the pasta reserving 1 cup of water.

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Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.

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Saute the shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) until the shallots are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; add them to the pan and cook until they have turned pink, about 2 to 3 minutes.

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Remove the shrimp from the pan; set aside and keep warm.

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Add wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil.

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Add 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil. When the butter has melted, return the shrimp to the pan along with the parsley and cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Stir well and season with salt and pepper.

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Drizzle over a bit more olive oil and serve immediately.

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Servings:

4Tbsps

butter 118milliliters

dry white wine 4Tbsps

extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 5cloves

garlic, sliced 1

lemon, juiced 6servings

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 454grams

linguini 59milliliters

finely chopped parsley leaves 1pinch

Pinch red pepper flakes, optional 1large

shallot, finely diced 20larges

shrimp, about 1 pound, peeled and deveined, tail on

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Shrimp on the menu? Try pairing with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. You could try Mark West Pinot Grigio. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 13 dollars per bottle.