Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

Classic shrimp scampi with lots of garlic, butter, and white wine. Ready in 15 minutes for an elegant dinner.

Prep: 10min
Cook: 15min
Serves: 4
easy
485 cal
Delicious Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi - homemade recipe

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Large shrimppeeled and deveined
  • 1 lb Linguine pasta
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 6 cloves Garlicminced
  • 1/2 cup White winedry
  • 3 tbsp Lemon juicefresh
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsleychopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheesegrated

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook linguine according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.

  4. 4

    Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Add wine and lemon juice, simmer 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Return shrimp to pan with remaining butter and drained pasta.

  7. 7

    Toss with parsley and Parmesan. Add pasta water if needed. Serve immediately.