Description
Succulent Mediterranean-style Shrimp Scampi Pasta delivers a luxurious blend of garlic-infused prawns and delicate linguine. Zesty lemon and herbal notes elevate this classic Italian-American dish, promising a restaurant-quality experience you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) thin linguine
- 8 ounces (226 grams) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1/2 large tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 splash reserved pasta water
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Olive oil
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lemon slices (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare linguine according to package instructions until perfectly tender, maintaining a slight bite. Set aside a small portion of starchy cooking water before draining.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, adding butter and olive oil. Quickly sear seasoned shrimp for approximately 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and develop a golden exterior. Transfer cooked shrimp to a separate plate.
- Within the same skillet, introduce additional butter, allowing shallots and tomatoes to soften and release their aromatic essence for 2 minutes. Incorporate minced garlic and continue cooking briefly until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine, then squeeze fresh lemon juice into the mixture. Introduce heavy cream and sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually blend Parmesan cheese into the sauce, creating a smooth and creamy consistency. Adjust thickness by incorporating reserved pasta water if needed. Simmer gently for one minute to meld flavors.
- Remove skillet from heat and reintroduce seared shrimp to warm through. Gently fold drained linguine into the sauce, ensuring complete coating.
- Plate the pasta and garnish with fresh lemon slices, red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, and a delicate drizzle of olive oil for enhanced flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Reserve a splash of starchy pasta water to help create a silky, clingy sauce that perfectly coats every strand of linguine.
- Pat shrimp dry before cooking to achieve a beautiful golden-brown crust and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- If the sauce breaks or looks grainy, lower the heat and whisk in a small pat of cold butter to restore smoothness and shine.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version, or use gluten-free pasta to make the dish celiac-friendly without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 517 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg