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Quick Shrimp Scampi Linguine Recipe Easy Homemade White Wine Butter Sauce

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A quick and easy shrimp scampi linguine with a silky white wine butter sauce that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. This recipe balances buttery richness with bright acidity and is ready in about 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces linguine pasta
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined medium-sized shrimp
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Juice of 1 medium lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 9-11 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add shrimp to the pan in a single layer. Cook about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Add butter and white wine to the skillet. Let simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
  6. Add cooked linguine and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss gently to coat pasta in sauce. Add lemon juice and chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Return shrimp to the pan and toss everything together for 30 seconds to warm through.
  8. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra parsley or a lemon wedge.

Notes

Dry shrimp thoroughly before cooking to ensure a good sear and avoid steaming. Avoid burning garlic by sautéing on moderate to low heat. Use a good quality dry white wine you would drink. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Cook shrimp just until pink and curled to prevent rubberiness. Reheat leftovers gently on stove with a splash of water or butter; avoid microwaving.

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Keywords: shrimp scampi, linguine, quick dinner, white wine butter sauce, easy pasta, seafood pasta, garlic shrimp

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