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creamy shrimp scampi linguine recipe
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Creamy Shrimp Scampi Recipe

This creamy shrimp scampi is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that combines shrimp, garlic, white wine, heavy cream, and parmesan. Perfect for impressing your family with a restaurant-quality dish at home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 6-7 garlic cloves minced
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup white wine
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • Handful fresh parsley chopped
  • 12 oz pasta of choice linguine recommended

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Save 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 1-2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add remaining butter and garlic to the skillet. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in white wine, deglaze the pan, and let it bubble for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low. Gradually add heavy cream and simmer for a few minutes until it thickens.
  6. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. Add shrimp back to the skillet, squeezing lemon juice over the top. Toss to coat in the sauce.
  8. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, adding pasta water as needed.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

You can use frozen shrimp if fresh is not available.
For a spicy kick, add Cajun seasoning or more red pepper flakes.
To make it a veggie dish, add spinach, cherry tomatoes, or asparagus.