Ina Garten Linguine with Shrimp Scampi Recipe
The Ina Garten Linguine with Shrimp Scampi Recipe is a classic Italian-inspired dish. It combines tender shrimp, garlic and butter sauce with perfectly cooked linguine.
Ingredients
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Cook the Linguine
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a little pasta water.
Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce
- In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
Cook the Shrimp
- Add shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook until pink and opaque, about 2–3 minutes per side.
Add Wine and Lemon
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice. Stir gently and let it simmer for 1–2 minutes. The sauce will slightly reduce and intensify in flavor.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
- Add cooked linguine to the skillet. Toss well to coat pasta with garlic butter and shrimp. Add a little reserved pasta water if needed to loosen sauce.
Add Fresh Parsley
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the pasta. Toss again gently. This adds color and fresh flavor to the dish.
Serve Immediately
- Transfer linguine with shrimp scampi to serving plates. Garnish with extra parsley or lemon wedges if desired. Serve hot for best taste.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not overcook shrimp; they cook very quickly.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Use fresh lemon juice for bright, zesty flavor.
- Toss pasta gently to avoid breaking linguine strands.