Shrimp Scampi Without Wine
This quick and easy shrimp scampi recipe skips the wine while keeping all the classic flavors. In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy tender shrimp in a creamy garlic-lemon sauce over linguine. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a simple yet satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Large sauté pan (5 quarts) with lid
- Slotted spoon
- Cutting board and sharp knife
- Pot for boiling pasta
- Garlic press (optional)
- Lemon zester (optional)
- Cheese grater (optional)
Ingredients
- 340 g raw shrimp cleaned and deveined
- 200 g linguine pasta
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 125 ml chicken broth
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- ½ cup half-and-half
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 5 g fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Pasta: Cook linguine pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water before draining.
- Sauté Garlic: Melt butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook Shrimp: Add cleaned shrimp to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and reserved pasta water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Return shrimp to the pan. Add half-and-half, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and heat for 2 minutes.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in parsley and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately over cooked linguine, garnished with extra parsley and Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 100gCalories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 193mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.8gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 2.6mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 0.7mg
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