Creamy Shrimp Scampi with Half-and-Half

Dinner doesn't have to take forever--prove it with this fast and delicious creamy shrimp scampi recipe made with half and half.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 1175 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup half-and-half
• 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
• ½ (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
• ¼ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons Pinot Grigio wine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

Step 2

While pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until tails start curling in, about 2 minutes per side. Add remaining butter, Pinot Grigio, lemon juice, half-and-half, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to incorporate.

Step 3

Drain linguine and divide noodles between 2 bowls. Serve shrimp mixture on top and garnish with parsley.