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Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Bakeanna

Shrimp Scampi Linguine

Learn to make Shrimp Scampi Linguine with creamy garlic butter sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, this restaurant-quality pasta is perfect for weeknight dinners.
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Seafood
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

For the shrimp
  • 400 g large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp white pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp curry powder
For the sauce
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup 240ml heavy cream
  • ½ cup 120ml tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley plus more for garnish
  • ¼ cup 25g grated Parmigiano cheese
For the pasta
  • 250 g linguine pasta

Method
 

  1. Cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Season with salt, black & white pepper, paprika, and curry powder. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté onion until soft and lightly golden.
  4. Add heavy cream and tomato sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in parsley and Parmigiano until creamy.
  6. Return shrimp to the pan, add linguine, and toss until everything is well coated.
  7. Garnish with extra parsley and Parmigiano. Serve warm and enjoy.