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Irresistible Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe Easy Homemade Dinner in 20 Minutes

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A quick and easy shrimp scampi pasta recipe featuring tender shrimp in a buttery garlic sauce with fresh lemon, ready in about 20 minutes. Perfect for a light yet flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, can substitute chicken broth)
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine or spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and stir constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook about 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until pink and opaque.
  5. Pour in white wine or chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Stir in lemon juice, red pepper flakes (if using), and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Add cooked pasta and chopped parsley to the skillet. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick, until pasta is coated and glossy.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately with extra parsley or lemon wedges.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Toss pasta off heat to keep sauce silky. Substitute chicken broth for white wine if preferred. Use gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles for dietary adaptations.

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