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Shrimp Scampi - You won't believe how easy this comes together in just 15 minutes - perfect for those busy weeknights!

You won’t believe how easy this comes together in just 15 minutes – perfect for those busy weeknights!

Shrimp Scampi - You won't believe how easy this comes together in just 15 minutes - perfect for those busy weeknights!

This may be hard to believe but this really comes together very quickly. The only time consuming part may be peeling the shrimp, but if you’re short on time, you can purchase the pre-peeled ones. Hey, I’m not one to judge – I’ve done that on several occasions, especially on those super busy weeknights.

Shrimp Scampi - You won't believe how easy this comes together in just 15 minutes - perfect for those busy weeknights!

Once your shrimp is ready to go, you’ll cook your shrimp in a bit of butter, deglazing your pan with wine and lemon juice, and then tossing in that cooked al dente linguine. You can garnish with some freshly grated Parmesan, and serve right out of the pan.

Shrimp Scampi - You won't believe how easy this comes together in just 15 minutes - perfect for those busy weeknights!

It’s quick, it’s simple, it’s fast, and it is so so good. Serve with crusty bread and leftover wine for a complete meal.

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Chicken stock can be used for white wine as a non-alcoholic substitute.

Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi

You won’t believe how easy this comes together in just 15 minutes – perfect for those busy weeknights!
4.9 stars (80 ratings)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces linguine
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
  • ¼ cup white wine*
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan

Instructions

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  • Melt butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp, garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in wine and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes; remove from heat.
  • Stir in pasta, lemon zest and parsley; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan.

Notes

*Chicken stock can be used for white wine as a non-alcoholic substitute.

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