Spicy Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
12 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 (16-ounce) box dried linguine
  • 1/4 cup butter, divided
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
Directions
  1. Cook the linguine to al dente, according to the package instructions. Before draining, reserve about ¼ cup of the pasta water.
  2. In a large sauté pan, heat 3 tablespoons of the butter and the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add the shrimp, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook on each side for 1 to 2 minutes, until just turning opaque and pink.
  5. Add the wine and red pepper flakes, and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the wine reduces by about half and the shrimp is cooked through.
  6. Remove the shrimp, and set aside.
  7. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, lemon juice, parsley, and reserved pasta water, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Remove from the heat immediately, and toss with the cooked linguine.
  9. Serve immediately topped with the shrimp, and garnish with extra fresh chopped parsley. Add Parmesan cheese, as desired.