Shrimp Scampi with Linguini

Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This shrimp scampi with linguini recipe involves lots of garlicky shrimp tossed with some linguine, white wine, and lemon juice all in under one hour.

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package linguine
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
3/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink; transfer to a large bowl.
2 Heat olive oil and butter together in large skillet over medium heat until butter is melted. Add garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp; cook, stirring frequently, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in wine, lemon juice, basil, salt, and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute more. Stir in tomatoes; cook 1 minute. Toss scampi with linguine to combine. Sprinkle with Pecorino Romano cheese and parsley; toss until combined.