This easy and delicious Barefoot Contessa Linguine with Shrimp Scampi recipe is perfect for a quick yet special dinner. Featuring succulent shrimp, fresh lemon zest, and a hint of chilli, it’s bursting with flavour. Feel free to adapt it with ingredients you have on hand for an effortlessly tasty meal.
Ingredients Needed
- Vegetable oil
- Kosher salt or sea salt
- 680g linguine
- 85g unsalted butter
- 75ml good-quality olive oil
- 3 tbsp minced garlic (about 9 cloves)
- 900g large shrimp (approximately 32 shrimp), peeled and deveined
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 20g fresh parsley, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon, grated
- 120ml freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
- ½ lemon, thinly sliced into half-rounds
- ¼ tsp dried chilli flakes
How To Make Linguine With Shrimp Scampi
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add a drizzle of vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of salt. Cook linguine according to packet instructions (usually 7–10 minutes) until al dente, then drain.
- Prepare Shrimp Scampi: Meanwhile, melt butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and sauté gently for about 1 minute, avoiding burning.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp, 1 tablespoon of salt, and black pepper to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp turn just pink (about 5 minutes).
- Finish Sauce: Remove the shrimp pan from heat. Stir in chopped parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon slices, and chilli flakes.
- Combine and Serve: Return the drained linguine to the pasta pot. Immediately add the shrimp and sauce, tossing well to coat evenly.
Recipe Tips
- Avoid overcooking shrimp: Remove from heat as soon as they turn pink for tender, juicy shrimp.
- Use fresh garlic: Fresh garlic offers the best flavour.
- Perfect pasta: Cook linguine al dente to ensure the best texture.
- Balance lemon juice: Taste before adding all lemon juice to prevent overwhelming the dish.
- Warm plates: Serve on warmed plates to keep the dish hot.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Transfer leftovers Linguine With Shrimp Scampi to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Reheating: Gently reheat leftovers leftovers Linguine With Shrimp Scampi in a pan over medium-low heat for about 5-7 minutes, adding a splash of water or olive oil if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving (336g)
- Calories: 744
- Total Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 221mg
- Sodium: 4,350mg
- Potassium: 462mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 88g
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 35g
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Barefoot Contessa Linguine With Shrimp Scampi
Description
This easy and delicious Barefoot Contessa Linguine with Shrimp Scampi recipe is perfect for a quick yet special dinner. Featuring succulent shrimp, fresh lemon zest, and a hint of chilli, it’s bursting with flavour. Feel free to adapt it with ingredients you have on hand for an effortlessly tasty meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add a drizzle of vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of salt. Cook linguine according to packet instructions (usually 7–10 minutes) until al dente, then drain.
- Prepare Shrimp Scampi: Meanwhile, melt butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and sauté gently for about 1 minute, avoiding burning.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp, 1 tablespoon of salt, and black pepper to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp turn just pink (about 5 minutes).
- Finish Sauce: Remove the shrimp pan from heat. Stir in chopped parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon slices, and chilli flakes.
- Combine and Serve: Return the drained linguine to the pasta pot. Immediately add the shrimp and sauce, tossing well to coat evenly.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking shrimp: Remove from heat as soon as they turn pink for tender, juicy shrimp.
- Use fresh garlic: Fresh garlic offers the best flavour.
- Perfect pasta: Cook linguine al dente to ensure the best texture.
- Balance lemon juice: Taste before adding all lemon juice to prevent overwhelming the dish.
- Warm plates: Serve on warmed plates to keep the dish hot.
Barefoot Contessa Linguine With Shrimp Scampi