Garlic Scampi Linguine
Garlic Scampi Linguine is a flavorful, quick-cooking pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic, butter, olive oil, and lemon, all tossed with tender linguine for a seafood-lover’s dream meal. It’s elegant, versatile, and packed with fresh, zesty flavor, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 to 5 large garlic cloves minced (or use 1½ tablespoons pre-minced garlic)
- 1¼ pounds large shrimp or prawns shelled with tails on or off
- A pinch of salt to taste
- A pinch of freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup dry white wine or broth
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, or adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large pan or skillet, heat the olive oil along with 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until fragrant. Add the shrimp, season with salt and black pepper to your taste, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on one side until they just start turning pink, then flip them over.
- Pour in the white wine (or broth) and sprinkle in the red pepper flakes if using. Let the mixture come to a simmer and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until the wine has reduced by about half and the shrimp are fully cooked—be careful not to overcook them.
- Add the remaining butter, stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley, and immediately remove from the heat.
- Serve hot over your choice of rice, pasta, garlic bread, or steamed vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, or zucchini noodles.
Notes
Choose a high-quality white wine for the best flavor. I typically use Sauvignon Blanc for this recipe, but Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay are also great options.
Make sure all your ingredients are prepped and within reach on your kitchen counter—this dish comes together very quickly.
The shrimp is cooked in a mix of butter and olive oil to help prevent the butter from burning. If you prefer to use only butter, that's fine too—just be aware it may start to brown as the shrimp cook.
Make sure all your ingredients are prepped and within reach on your kitchen counter—this dish comes together very quickly.
The shrimp is cooked in a mix of butter and olive oil to help prevent the butter from burning. If you prefer to use only butter, that's fine too—just be aware it may start to brown as the shrimp cook.