Shrimp Scampi Lemon Garlic (Printer-Friendly)
Tender shrimp cooked in lemon garlic butter sauce with white wine and pasta, ready in less than 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
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1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Pasta
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8 ounces spaghettini
→ Sauce
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio)
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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Salt, to taste
→ Garnish
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Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Cook spaghettini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Lightly season shrimp with salt on both sides.
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Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking until garlic is fragrant and lightly golden.
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Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook until opaque on one side, about 1-2 minutes, then flip and cook until opaque on the other side. Remove shrimp from skillet, leaving the sauce behind.
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Add remaining butter to the skillet and melt. Pour in white wine and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced. Stir in fresh lemon juice and salt to taste.
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Return shrimp to the skillet and cook for an additional minute to heat through. Toss cooked spaghettini with shrimp and sauce until well combined.
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Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use dry white wine varieties like Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio for the classic flavor.
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Shrimp are cooked when they turn opaque and form a 'C' shape with inward-curving tails.
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Butter is essential to achieve the authentic richness; plant-based substitutes can be used for a dairy-free option.