Shrimp Scampi with Linguini
This Shrimp Scampi with Linguini is made with tender shrimp, linguine pasta, butter, garlic, lemon juice, fresh parsley, and Parmesan cheese. It is an easy dinner to make in just 25 minutes.
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It’s a quick dinner to make for busy weeknights, family dinners, or a special meal at home. You can also serve it when you have guests over. Since the pasta and shrimp cook in a short amount of time, you can have dinner ready in about 25 minutes.
And for more shrimp recipes, the recipes below are worth trying:
- Shrimp Pasta Salad
- Crispy Chinese Salt and Pepper Shrimp
- Fried Coconut Shrimp with Orange Marmalade Dip
- Open-Faced Healthy Shrimp Toast with Fresh Veggies
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1 lb linguine pasta
- 12 oz medium raw shrimp, thawed
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 lemon (to juice)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1-2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus a little more for garnish
- 1 tsp crushed red peppers
- ¼ – ⅓ cup italian dressing
- 2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese, plus a little more for garnish
How to Make Shrimp Scampi with Linguini
Step 1: Cook the noodles in a large pot according to package directions.
Step 2: Remove the tails from the shrimp and discard.
Add the shrimp to a bowl and toss with the garlic powder, smoked paprika, cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and drizzle with the juice from one lemon. Cook for a few minutes, then remove from the pan.
Step 4: Stir the minced garlic, chopped parsley and red peppers into the pan, then add the noodles in and toss to coat.
Add the shrimp, Italian dressing and parmesan. Toss.
Step 5: Top with extra parmesan and chopped parsley to serve.
Important Recipe Notes
- Follow the package directions and avoid overcooking the linguine so it holds its shape when tossed with the sauce.
- If the shrimp are wet after thawing, pat them dry with paper towels before seasoning. This helps them cook evenly.
- Do not overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cook quickly, so remove them from the skillet as soon as they turn pink and opaque to keep them tender.
- Adjust the spice: The Cajun seasoning and crushed red pepper add a little heat. Use less red pepper if you prefer a milder pasta dish.
- Save about ½ cup of pasta water before draining. Add a small splash if the sauce needs help coating the noodles.
- Adjust the Italian dressing: Start with ¼ cup and add more as needed to get the flavor and consistency you like.
- Add the Parmesan at the end: Toss the cheese with the warm pasta and shrimp, then sprinkle extra Parmesan and fresh parsley on top before serving.
- This pasta tastes best when served warm while the buttery garlic sauce coats the linguine.
Shrimp Scampi with Linguini
Ingredients
- 1 lb linguine pasta
- 12 oz medium raw shrimp thawed
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ cup 1 stick butter
- 1 lemon to juice
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1-2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley plus a little more for garnish
- 1 tsp crushed red peppers
- ¼ – ⅓ cup italian dressing
- 2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese plus a little more for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the noodles in a large pot according to package directions.
- Remove the tails from the shrimp and discard.Add the shrimp to a bowl and toss with the garlic powder, smoked paprika, cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet.Add the shrimp to the skillet and drizzle with the juice from one lemon. Cook for a few minutes, then remove from the pan.
- Stir the minced garlic, chopped parsley and red peppers into the pan, then add the noodles in and toss to coat.Add the shrimp, Italian dressing and parmesan. Toss.
- Top with extra parmesan and chopped parsley to serve.
