Shrimp Scampi with Linguini

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Show: Tyler's UltimateEpisode: Ultimate Shrimp Scampi

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (348)

Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

1 pound linguini
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 large shallot, finely diced
5 cloves garlic, sliced
Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
20 large shrimp, about 1 pound, peeled and deveined, tail on
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves

Directions

For the pasta, put a large pot of water on the stove to boil. When it has come to the boil, add a couple of tablespoons of salt and the linguini. Stir to make sure the pasta separates; cover. When the water returns to a boil, cook for about 6 to 8 minutes or until the pasta is not quite done. Drain the pasta reserving 1 cup of water.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute the shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) until the shallots are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; add them to the pan and cook until they have turned pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan; set aside and keep warm. Add wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil. When the butter has melted, return the shrimp to the pan along with the parsley and cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Stir well and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over a bit more olive oil and serve immediately.

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recipe Shrimp Scampi with Linguini
Sabrina Rancho Cucamonga, CA 11-18-2009
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Delicious flavor! Definitely recommend but with some changes.
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This recipe had delicious flavor. I added more garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon than stated. Also took the suggestion of... using chicken stock instead of pasta water in sauce. Next time I will either make a roux or cream to help thicken the sauce it seemed a bit liquidy, although great flavor!Read more
recipe Shrimp Scampi with Linguini
Elise wwww, WI 11-16-2009
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work in small batches
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

Next time I will follow this recipe to a T because doubling the ingredients and trying to serve 8-12 did not work. The... proportions were all off. Too much oil and butter, not enough wine taste, and the two cups of pasta water totally diluted the flavor. Also, tossing in two pounds of linguine made the sauce go half as far. This turned out very bland. I was really disappointed and actually embarrassed serving this at one of my first ever dinner parties. Next time I'll make it for just hubby and myself and hope that trying to make such a large batch was my only problem. Read more
recipe Shrimp Scampi with Linguini
Anne Mantua, NJ 11-15-2009
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Easy and Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

A neighbor had me for dinner one night while my husband was away for work. This recipe is so easy that she basically whipped... it up right in front of me when I arrived, and it was so delicious. I knew I had to have the recipe! I've made it since, and it is great every time.Read more
recipe Shrimp Scampi with Linguini
Stacie Palatine, IL 11-14-2009
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Awesome Dish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made it last night and it was AMAZING! Cooked the pasta perfectly! My 4 year old LOVES shrimp and she loved this dish. ... Thanks Tyler!Read more
recipe Shrimp Scampi with Linguini
Mike Houston, TX 11-09-2009
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Tremendous dish!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is an amazing recipe and again proof that simple cooking with good ingredients is the best way to cook. Make sure that... you cook the garlic and shallots low and slow so you don't burn the garlic, and using the pasta cooking water is essential to a velvety sauce. Thanks Tyler!Read more
recipe Shrimp Scampi with Linguini
Pam Fredericksburg, VA 11-07-2009
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Simply the best
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this several times, it is my go to recipe for Shrimp Scampi. It is my husbands favorite meal of everything I... make. Thanks Tyler for the excellent, easy recipe!Read more