Shrimp Scampi with Pasta.

Here’s a classic Shrimp Scampi with Pasta recipe — garlicky, buttery, and bright with lemon. 🍤🍋

🍤 Shrimp Scampi with Pasta

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 12 oz linguine or spaghetti

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

• ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

• Lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook pasta:

   • Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.

2. Cook shrimp:

   • Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.

3. Make sauce:

   • In the same skillet, add garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

   • Add wine (or broth) and simmer 2 minutes.

   • Stir in remaining butter and lemon juice until melted and smooth.

4. Combine:

   • Return shrimp to skillet. Add drained pasta and toss to coat.

   • Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if sauce needs thinning.

   • Sprinkle with parsley.

5. Serve:

   • Garnish with lemon slices and extra parsley. Serve immediately.

✨ This dish is bright, garlicky, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.