Basil Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Name: Basil Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried linguine; 1/4 cup (1/8 lb.) butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds shrimp (35 to 40 per lb.), peeled (tails left on), deveined, and rinsed; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 3/4 teaspoon hot chili flakes; 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper; About 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves, slivered (see notes)

Servings: persons

1 pound dried linguine
1/4 cup (1/8 lb.) butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds shrimp (35 to 40 per lb.), peeled (tails left on), deveined, and rinsed
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon hot chili flakes
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper
About 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves, slivered (see notes)

1
In a 6- to 8-quart pan over high heat, bring about 4 quarts water to a boil; add linguine and cook, stirring occasionally, just until tender to bite, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving about 1/3 cup cooking liquid; return pasta to pan.
2
Meanwhile, in a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add shrimp, garlic, chili flakes, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir for 2 minutes. Add wine; stir often until shrimp are opaque but still moist-looking in center of thickest part (cut to test), 3 to 4 minutes longer. Stir in basil.
3
Pour shrimp mixture into pan with cooked pasta; mix gently. If mixture is too dry, add reserved pasta-cooking liquid. Divide evenly among four wide, shallow bowls. Add salt to taste.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried linguine, 1/4 cup (1/8 lb.) butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 pounds shrimp (35 to 40 per lb.), peeled (tails left on), deveined, and rinsed, and more.

Yes, Basil Shrimp Scampi falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basil Shrimp Scampi

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