Description
Ina Garten’s linguine with shrimp scampi delivers Mediterranean coastal charm on a plate. Garlic, white wine, and fresh herbs elevate this classic Italian-American pasta dish for home chefs seeking restaurant-quality elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 900 g (32 oz) shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
- 680 g (24 oz) linguine
- 120 ml (4 fl oz) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 85 g (3 oz) butter, unsalted
- 75 ml (2.5 fl oz) olive oil, good-quality
- 20 g (0.7 oz) parsley, fresh, chopped
- 3 tbsps garlic, minced (about 9 cloves)
- 1 lemon zest, grated
- ½ lemon, thinly sliced into half-rounds
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp chilli flakes, dried
- Kosher salt or sea salt
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Bring a large stockpot of salted water to a vigorous boil, adding a touch of vegetable oil. Submerge linguine and cook until achieving perfect al dente consistency, stirring intermittently to prevent clumping.
- Flavor Foundation: In a expansive skillet, gently melt unsalted butter and extra virgin olive oil over medium-low heat. Introduce minced garlic, sautéing delicately to release aromatic essence without scorching.
- Seafood Sauté: Slide fresh shrimp into the fragrant pan, seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper. Stir continuously, allowing shrimp to transform into a vibrant pink, indicating precise doneness.
- Flavor Enhancement: Remove skillet from heat, folding in freshly chopped parsley, zesty lemon zest, tangy lemon juice, decorative lemon slices, and a whisper of red chili flakes for nuanced warmth.
- Final Fusion: Thoroughly drain linguine and return to original pot. Cascade shrimp and its complex sauce over pasta, tossing with precision to ensure comprehensive flavor integration and elegant presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Pasta Sticking: Add a splash of oil to boiling water and stir occasionally to keep linguine from clumping together during cooking.
- Garlic Burning Alert: Sauté garlic at medium-low heat for less than a minute to release flavor without turning bitter or burning.
- Shrimp Cooking Precision: Cook shrimp just until they turn pink, about 4-5 minutes, to maintain tender texture and avoid rubbery consistency.
- Flavor Fusion Technique: Toss hot pasta with shrimp and sauce immediately after draining to ensure every strand gets thoroughly coated with delicious seasonings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg