Quick and Easy Shrimp Scampi for a Delicious Weeknight Meal
Quick and Easy Shrimp Scampi is a delightful seafood dish that comes together in a flash, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces linguine
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine and lemon juice; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Stir in the fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of cream after the wine.
- You can substitute the shrimp with scallops or mixed seafood.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
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