Linguine with Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Scampi
Linguine with Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Scampi features juicy shrimp and pasta coated in a bright white wine–lemon butter sauce with a gentle chili warmth and fresh parsley. It’s rich yet lively, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed date-night meal when you want something quick that still feels special.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Linguine with Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Scampi, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook the linguine in the boiling water until nearly tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain.
- 3
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- 4
Cook and stir the shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the hot butter and oil until the shallots turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 5
Season the shrimp with kosher salt and black pepper; add them to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and keep warm.
- 6
Pour in the white wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
- 7
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet, stir 2 tablespoons olive oil into the butter mixture, and bring to a simmer.
- 8
Toss the linguine, shrimp, and parsley in the butter mixture until coated; season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil to serve.
- 9
Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories 512.83 kcal High 26%
- Protein 24.93 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 60.26 g 22%
- Total Fat 18.56 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 6.68 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 142.65 mg High 48%
- Sodium 104.48 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 4.35 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 1.98 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 71.76 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.29 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 421.97 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 14.3 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 4.05 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Linguine with Garlic Lemon Shrimp Scampi is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 512.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Linguine with Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Scampi made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley, Lemon Juice, Linguine. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Linguine with Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Scampi?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 512.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Linguine with Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Scampi easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Linguine with Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Scampi healthy?
- Linguine with Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Scampi has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 512.83 calories and 24.93 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 6.68 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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