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Garlic Shrimp Scampi Linguine

Plump shrimp in white wine, garlic and lemon butter, tossed through linguine. Restaurant flavor in 25 minutes.

YBy the Recipe Day editors · Updated October 2026
Prep 10 min Cook 15 min Serves 4
Garlic Shrimp Scampi Linguine — illustration

Ingredients

Tick them off as you go. Quantities are for 4 servings.

Method

  1. Boil the pastaCook the linguine in well-salted water until just shy of al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.

  2. Sear the shrimpHeat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink, then remove.

  3. SauceMelt 2 tbsp butter in the pan, add the garlic and pepper flakes for 30 seconds, then the wine and lemon juice. Simmer 2 minutes.

  4. TossAdd the pasta, shrimp, remaining butter and ½ cup pasta water. Toss until glossy. Add parsley and serve.

Editor’s tip. Shrimp go from perfect to rubbery in 30 seconds. Pull them the moment they curl into a loose C.

Nutrition per serving

540Calories
32 gProtein
56 gCarbs
20 gFat
3 gFiber

Approximate values calculated for the ingredients listed. They vary with brands and portion sizes; see our disclaimer.

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