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Creamy Shrimp Scampi Linguine

This Creamy Shrimp Scampi Linguine recipe takes less than 30 minutes to create. Shrimp scampi pasta comes in a garlicky white wine sauce.A quick meal for date night or busy weeknights.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 608kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Sharp Knives
  • Large Saucepan to cook the pasta

Ingredients

  • 16 Oz Pasta; Angel hair, spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccini
  • 2 pounds Jumbo shrimp; Peeled and deveined
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 Garlic cloves; minced or mashed in mortar and pestle
  • 4 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice from 4 lemons
  • ½ cup Dry white wine; Pinot grigio or Sauvignon Blanc (Reserve)
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh curly parsley; A little more to garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare the shrimp: Remove the shell and or leave the tail on if desired. Clean the shrimp thoroughly. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste. Set it aside and allow it to marinate for 30 minutes or longer. 
    Prepare the pasta: Boil the water and cook the pasta in accordance with the instructions on the box, but al dente. Drain the pasta, rinse it under cold water and set it aside. 
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  • Sauté the shrimp: Next, in a large skillet, bring the olive oil to a temperature of medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 3 minutes or until they start to turn pink or opaque.
    Add the remaining ingredients: Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the garlic, stir, and allow it to cook for about 1 minute.
    Then add the butter, followed by the lemon juice, wine, pasta, heavy cream, fresh parsley, then add the parmesan cheese. Mix well to combine and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes. 
    Serve:  Remove the creamy shrimp scampi from the stove. The sauce will thicken. Mix well from bottom up and serve immediately.
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Calories are estimated per serving
 
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Nutrition

Serving: 6Servings | Calories: 608kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 14mg