Ignite the Romance with a Quick & Easy Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
Shrimp Scampi is a classic Italian-American dish that features succulent shrimp sautéed in a savory garlic butter sauce. When served with perfectly cooked linguine, the dish transforms into a hearty, indulgent, and comforting meal that’s sure to impress. Plus, it’s surprisingly quick and easy to prepare, making it the perfect recipe for couples to cook together after a busy day.
Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 8 oz Linguine
- 1 lb Large Shrimp Peeled and Deveined
- Salt To Taste
- Pepper To Taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup Dry White Wine
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly Squeezed
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chooped
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the chicken broth, white wine, and lemon juice, bring to a simmer.
- Let the sauce reduce for about 5 minutes, then whisk in the butter until it melts into the sauce.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir in the cooked linguine and chopped parsley until well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Preparing for Your Culinary Adventure
Before you start, ensure you have all the necessary ingredients. You’ll need linguine, large shrimp, olive oil, garlic, chicken broth, dry white wine, lemon juice, fresh parsley, and unsalted butter.
The secret to this dish’s success lies in its simplicity. With just a few high-quality ingredients, you can create a meal that’s truly greater than the sum of its parts.
The Steps: Cooking Together Made Easy
Start by cooking the linguine according to the package instructions. While the pasta is cooking, season your shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet, add the shrimp, and cook until pink. Remove the shrimp and set it aside, but keep that flavorful oil in the pan – it’s going to form the base of your scampi sauce!
Next, add minced garlic to the pan and let it cook until fragrant. Then, pour in the chicken broth, white wine, and lemon juice. Let this mixture simmer until it reduces slightly, creating a rich and flavorful sauce.
Finally, whisk in the butter, return the shrimp to the pan, and add the cooked linguine and chopped parsley. Toss everything together until it’s well coated in the scampi sauce. And just like that, your meal is ready!
The Joy of Cooking Together
Cooking together is about more than just preparing a meal. It’s about teamwork, shared experiences, and creating something beautiful (and delicious!) from raw ingredients. It’s a chance to communicate, collaborate, and connect in a meaningful way.
Our Shrimp Scampi with Linguine recipe is perfect for this purpose. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it results in a dish that’s incredibly satisfying to eat. So why not give it a try? Get in the kitchen, start cooking, and see where the journey takes you. We promise the destination will be delicious!
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Known to her fans as "Romantic Rena," Rena Schneider is a culinary artist, love enthusiast, and the guiding force behind the "Love's Kitchen" series on loveinteract.com.
In Rena's world, every dish is a love letter, every meal a date, and the kitchen, a place where love stories unfold. With Rena, you're not just cooking food; you're cooking love. Join her and discover the magic that happens when you combine love and food in perfect harmony.
