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Overhead view of succulent pink-orange shrimp coated in garlic butter sauce with visible minced garlic and chili flakes. (Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi)
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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi: The Ultimate 15-Minute Restaurant Secret

A sophisticated Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi featuring succulent seared shrimp and al dente linguine in a glossy, translucent lemon-butter sauce. Perfectly balanced with fresh garlic, parsley, and a hint of red pepper heat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb (454g) Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined, tails on
  • 8 oz (227g) Linguine Pasta Dry
  • 4 tbsp (56g) Unsalted Butter Divided
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Fresh Lemon Juice About 1 large lemon
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup (15g) Fresh Italian Parsley Finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet Stainless steel or cast iron preferred for searing.
  • 1 Pasta Pot For boiling linguine.
  • 1 Silicone Tongs For tossing pasta and flipping shrimp.

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Boil linguine in salted water for 1-2 minutes less than package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
Prepare the Shrimp
  1. Pat shrimp dry. Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet. Sear shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink-orange and golden on edges. Remove and set aside.
Create the Scampi Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes for 30-60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Stir in lemon juice and a splash of reserved pasta water, scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate flavor.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add pasta and shrimp back to the skillet. Toss vigorously for 1 minute until a glossy, yellow sauce coats the noodles. Top with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalProtein: 28gFat: 22gFiber: 3g

Notes

Use fresh garlic only for the best flavor.
Ensure shrimp are completely dry before searing to achieve golden edges.
Keyword Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi,lemon garlic shrimp,shrimp pasta

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