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Shrimp Scampi Pasta – Buttery, Garlicky & Perfectly Balanced

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A classic shrimp scampi pasta recipe with garlic butter sauce, lemon, and perfectly cooked linguine.

Ingredients

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1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

16 ounces linguine pasta

4 tablespoons butter

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 shallots, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup white wine

1 lemon, juiced

Salt and pepper

1/4 cup parsley

Instructions

1. Cook pasta until al dente and reserve some pasta water.

2. Heat butter and oil in a skillet.

3. Cook shallots, garlic, and spices.

4. Add shrimp and cook until pink, then remove.

5. Add wine and lemon juice, then simmer.

6. Return shrimp to pan.

7. Toss pasta with sauce and add pasta water if needed.

8. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp.

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.

Adjust sauce consistency with pasta water.