Description
Make Ina Garten’s Perfect Shrimp Scampi with tender shrimp, garlic, lemon, and linguine in a flavorful, buttery sauce. Quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds linguine
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic (about 9 cloves)
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¾ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- ½ lemon, thinly sliced into half-rounds
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Sauté the Garlic
In a large (12-inch) heavy-bottomed pan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Step 3: Cook the Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the pan. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Step 4: Add Flavor
Remove the pan from heat. Stir in parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon slices, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well.
Step 5: Combine with Pasta
Add the cooked linguine to the pan. Toss thoroughly to coat the pasta in the garlic butter sauce.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy
Serve hot with extra parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Make It Creamy: Stir in ½ cup of heavy cream for a rich, creamy version.
- Add White Wine: Deglaze the pan with ½ cup of dry white wine for extra depth of flavor.
- Use Different Pasta: Swap linguine for spaghetti, fettuccine, or angel hair pasta.
- Spice It Up: Increase red pepper flakes or add cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Include Veggies: Toss in spinach, cherry tomatoes, or asparagus for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Keywords: Shrimp Scampi, Ina Garten Shrimp Scampi, Easy Shrimp Pasta, Garlic Butter Shrimp, Lemon Garlic Shrimp