Description
Ina Garten’s linguine with shrimp scampi brings Italian coastal charm to home kitchens with zesty lemon and garlic. Succulent shrimp nestled among al dente pasta create a Mediterranean dream you can savor in mere minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Seafood Ingredients:
- 900 grams (32 ounces) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Pasta and Base Ingredients:
- 680 grams (24 ounces) linguine
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic (about 9 cloves)
- 85 grams (3 ounces) unsalted butter
- 75 milliliters (2.5 fluid ounces) good-quality olive oil
- 20 grams (0.7 ounces) fresh parsley, chopped
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 120 milliliters (4 fluid ounces) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
- 1 lemon zest, grated
- ½ lemon, thinly sliced into half-rounds
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried chilli flakes
- Kosher salt or sea salt
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Fill a generously sized stockpot with water, incorporating of salt and a light splash of vegetable oil. Bring the liquid to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Carefully submerge the linguine into the boiling water, allowing it to cook for 7-10 minutes until achieving a perfect al dente texture. Gently stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- While the pasta transforms, create a flavor foundation by melting unsalted butter and extra virgin olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-low temperature.
- Introduce minced garlic to the butter-oil mixture, sautéing delicately for approximately 45-60 seconds, taking care to prevent any browning that might impart bitterness.
- Gently slide the fresh shrimp into the aromatic pan, seasoning with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Stir continuously, ensuring each morsel cooks evenly until they transition to a vibrant pink hue (roughly 4-5 minutes).
- Extract the shrimp from direct heat, then incorporate freshly chopped parsley, bright lemon zest, tangy lemon juice, decorative lemon slices, and a sprinkle of red chili flakes for subtle heat.
- Drain the linguine thoroughly, then return it to the original pot. Immediately cascade the shrimp and its complex sauce over the pasta, tossing with precision to guarantee uniform coating and maximum flavor distribution.
Notes
- Warm plates prepped in advance keep the delicate shrimp linguine steaming hot when served.
- Fresh garlic transforms this dish from ordinary to extraordinary, releasing deeper aromatic notes during quick sautéing.
- Precise pasta timing matters – al dente linguine provides the perfect chewy texture that complements succulent seafood.
- Strategic lemon juice addition allows gradual flavor balancing, preventing overpowering citrus that could mask delicate shrimp taste.
- Gentle shrimp cooking ensures tender, juicy morsels by removing from heat immediately after they turn pink and translucent.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 744
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 4,350mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 88g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 221mg