Easy One-Skillet Shrimp Scampi with Linguine in Under 30 Minutes
There’s something about shrimp, garlic, butter, and pasta that just works. This Shrimp Scampi with Linguini brings all those flavors together in one easy dish, with fresh lemon adding just the right amount of tanginess. It’s ready in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or when you want something a little special without spending too much time cooking. Plus, everything cooks in one skillet, so cleanup is easy!
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How to Make Shrimp Scampi with Linguini
Here are the ingredients you need to make this Shrimp Scampi with Linguini, plus step by step instructions for how to make it.
Ingredients
- 1 lb linguine pasta
- 12 oz medium raw shrimp, thawed
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 lemon (to juice)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1-2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus a little more for garnish
- 1 tsp crushed red peppers
- ¼ – ⅓ cup Italian dressing
- 2 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese, plus a little more for garnish
Step by Step Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguini and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
2. Remove and discard the tails from the shrimp. Place the shrimp in a medium bowl and sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated with the seasonings.
3. Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Allow it to melt completely, swirling the pan to coat the bottom.
4. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and set aside.
5. Using the same skillet, add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, and red peppers. Stir and cook for about 1 minute, until the garlic becomes fragrant. Add the cooked linguini and toss gently to coat it in the buttery garlic sauce.
6. Return the shrimp to the skillet, then pour in the Italian dressing and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together until the shrimp and pasta are evenly coated and heated through.
7. Remove the skillet from the heat and top with additional grated Parmesan and freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately while warm.
You don’t need much to enjoy a good plate of shrimp scampi. The combination of tender shrimp, linguine, garlic, and Parmesan makes a satisfying pasta dinner that’s full of flavor. Serve it with garlic bread or a simple green salad to round out the meal. It’s a nice way to change up your usual pasta dinner with something the whole family can enjoy.
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Shrimp Scampi with Linguini
Ingredients
- 1 lb linguine pasta
- 12 oz medium raw shrimp, thawed
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 lemon, to juice
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1-2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus a little more for garnish
- 1 tsp crushed red peppers
- ¼ – ⅓ cup Italian dressing
- 2 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese, plus a little more for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguini and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Remove and discard the tails from the shrimp. Place the shrimp in a medium bowl and sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated with the seasonings.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Allow it to melt completely, swirling the pan to coat the bottom.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- Using the same skillet, add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, and red peppers. Stir and cook for about 1 minute, until the garlic becomes fragrant. Add the cooked linguini and toss gently to coat it in the buttery garlic sauce.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, then pour in the Italian dressing and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together until the shrimp and pasta are evenly coated and heated through.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and top with additional grated Parmesan and freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately while warm.
