Shrimp Scampi Linguine

Shrimp Scampi Linguine

Linguine and tender shrimp tossed in a buttery garlic, white wine, lemon, and parsley sauce.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring the water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Add 1 ¼ tsp (7 gr) salt.

    Ingredients used: 7.0 gr Salt, 3000.0 ml Water

    Cookware: large pot

  2. Step 2

    Add the linguine and cook until about 1 minute shy of al dente. Reserve some cooking water, then drain the pasta.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 340.0 gr Linguine

    Cookware: colander, large pot, measuring cup

  3. Step 3

    Pat the shrimp dry, then season with ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt and the black pepper.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 2.0 gr Salt, 450.0 gr Shrimp

    Cookware: paper towels

  4. Step 4

    Heat 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the shrimp, turning once, until opaque and firm, then transfer them to a clean plate.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: large skillet, plate, tongs

  5. Step 5

    Add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil to the skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 20.0 gr Garlic, 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 1.0 gr Turkish Red Pepper Flakes (Pul Biber)

    Cookware: large skillet, tongs

  6. Step 6

    Pour in the white wine and simmer over medium heat until reduced by roughly half.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 120.0 ml dry white wine

    Cookware: large skillet, tongs

  7. Step 7

    Reduce to low heat. Add the butter, prepared lemon zest and juice, and 4 tbsp (15 gr) parsley, stirring until the butter forms a smooth sauce.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1.0 piece Lemon, 15.0 gr Parsley, 85.0 gr Unsalted Butter

    Cookware: large skillet, tongs

  8. Step 8

    Add the drained linguine and cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss over low heat, adding reserved cooking water gradually until the sauce lightly coats the pasta.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Cookware: large skillet, tongs

  9. Step 9

    Remove from the heat, garnish with the remaining 1 ¼ tbsp (5 gr) parsley, and serve immediately.

    Ingredients used: 5.0 gr Parsley

    Cookware: large skillet, tongs

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Prevent raw shrimp and its juices from contacting cooked food. Cook shrimp to 63°C, refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, and use refrigerated leftovers within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • Raw shrimp may contain harmful microorganisms.
  • Boiling water and hot fat can cause burns.
  • Cooked seafood is perishable.