Zesty Shrimp Scampi with Linguine

Name: Zesty Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound linguine pasta; 2 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails on or off); 0.5 cup olive oil; 6 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.5 cup dry white wine; 0.5 cup chicken broth; 1 lemon (juiced); 0.5 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 1.75 teaspoon salt (for salad dressing); 0.875 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground and for salad dressing); 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 package mixed greens salad; 2 tablespoon olive oil (for salad dressing); 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (for salad dressing)

Quick-cooking linguine tossed with succulent shrimp in a vibrant garlic, lemon, and white wine sauce, finished with fresh parsley.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.37/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 pound linguine pasta
2 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails on or off)
0.5 cup olive oil
6 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
0.5 cup dry white wine
0.5 cup chicken broth
1 lemon (juiced)
0.5 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
1.75 teaspoon salt (for salad dressing)
0.875 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground and for salad dressing)
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 package mixed greens salad
2 tablespoon olive oil (for salad dressing)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (for salad dressing)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound linguine pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 6 minced cloves garlic and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add 2 pounds shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the juice of 1 lemon and 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley.
Add the cooked and drained linguine to the skillet with the shrimp sauce. Toss to combine, adding a splash or two of the reserved pasta water if needed to create a saucy consistency.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper to make a simple vinaigrette. Toss with 1 package mixed greens salad.
Serve the Zesty Shrimp Scampi immediately, topped with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese if desired, alongside the fresh mixed greens salad.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch more red pepper flakes. You can also swap linguine for spaghetti or fettuccine. Make sure not to overcook the shrimp, as it can become tough quickly.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 485
Protein: 32.1 g
Carbohydrates: 45.1 g
Fat: 19.2 g
Fiber: 2.3 g
Sodium: 728 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
Sugar: 1.1 g
Cholesterol: 224 mg