Shrimp Scampi with Linguini

This shrimp scampi with linguini recipe involves lots of garlicky shrimp tossed with some linguine, white wine, and lemon juice all in under an hour.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 707 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
• 1 (16 ounce) package linguine
• 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.5 cup lemon juice
• 0.75 cup white wine
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 0.5 pint grape tomatoes, halved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink; transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Heat olive oil and butter together in large skillet over medium heat until butter is melted. Add garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in wine, lemon juice, basil, salt, and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute more. Stir in tomatoes; cook 1 minute. Transfer scampi to bowl with linguine; toss to combine. Sprinkle with Pecorino Romano cheese and parsley; toss until well mixed.