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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi — Gourmet Dinner in 20 Minutes

Easy Shrimp Scampi with Pasta: A Restaurant-Quality Classic


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  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A classic, buttery garlic shrimp dish served over linguine with a bright touch of lemon and fresh parsley.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz linguine pasta
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook linguine until al dente.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink, then remove and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet.
  5. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Stir in lemon juice and a splash of pasta water to create a sauce.
  7. Toss the cooked pasta and shrimp back into the skillet.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian-American