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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe with Pasta

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz linguine pasta
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Boil a large pot of salted water. Add 8 oz linguine pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium-high heat until the butter melts.
  • Add 16 oz large shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add 4 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in 0.25 cup dry white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
  • Stir in 0.5 cup heavy cream, 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and cheese is melted.
  • Return the cooked shrimp and linguine pasta to the skillet. Toss well to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
  • Garnish with 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.