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Date Night (or Just a Really Good Tuesday) with Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Linguine!

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An elegant yet easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Linguine recipe, ready in under 30 minutes! Tender shrimp in a rich, buttery sauce – perfect for a weeknight indulgence or a special occasion.

Ingredients

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1 lb linguine

1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined

4 Tbsp unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup dry white wine

Juice of 1 lemon

1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt & pepper to taste

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Reserved pasta water (about 1 cup)

Instructions

Cook the pasta: Boil linguine until al dente. Drain, but save 1 cup of pasta water before you do!

Start the sauce: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (~1 min).

Cook the shrimp: Turn up the heat to medium-high. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 mins per side until pink and curled.

Deglaze & reduce: Pour in white wine and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and let reduce slightly (~2 mins).

Spice it up (optional): Stir in red pepper flakes and season with salt & pepper.

Toss with pasta: Add cooked linguine to the pan. Toss everything together. If it’s too dry, add pasta water a splash at a time.

Finish & serve: Remove from heat. Stir in fresh parsley and top with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately!

Notes

Use fresh garlic – it makes all the difference in flavor!

Don’t skip the pasta water – it helps create that silky, restaurant-style sauce.

Swap shrimp with scallops or chicken for a different twist.

For extra richness, stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end.

Pair it with a crisp glass of white wine or garlic bread for mopping up every last drop of sauce.

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