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shrimp scampi linguine
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Shrimp Scampi Linguine

Shrimp Scampi - juicy shrimp in garlicky and lemony shrimp scampi sauce. This quick and easy recipe takes only 20 minutes from prep to dinner table. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Italian Recipes
Cuisine: Noodles
Keyword: Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 438kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 4 servings linguine
  • 1 lb (500g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 oz (60g) unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 5 tablespoons white wine
  • 6 cherry tomatoes cut into halves
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 squirts lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
  • shaved Parmigiano Reggiano Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Heat up a pot of water, cook the linguine according to the instructions on the package.
  • Sprinkle the cayenne pepper to the shrimp. Set aside.
  • Heat up a saute pan and add the butter. When the butter melts, add the olive oil. Stir in the garlic, lightly saute until aromatic before adding the shrimp into the pan.
  • Saute the shrimp until half cooked and then add the white wine, salt, and sugar. Add the cherry tomatoes and linguine into the pot, stir to combine well.
  • When the shrimp is completely cooked, add a few squirts of the lemon juice, black pepper, and chopped parsley to the linguine, toss to mix well, dish out and serve immediately with some shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

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Nutrition

Serving: 4people | Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 651mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g