Shrimp Scampi For One
This single serving shrimp scampi recipe features tender shrimp sautéed in a garlic-butter sauce with a hint of lemon, served over linguine for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 2 ouncesuncooked linguine
- 6 largeshrimp (-peeled and deveined)
- ¼ teaspoonkosher salt
- ⅛ teaspooncoarsely ground black pepper
- 2 ½ tablespoonsolive oil (-divided)
- 2 tablespoonssalted butter (-divided)
- 1 clovegarlic
- red pepper flakes ((optional))
- ½ tablespoonlemon juice
- 1 tablespoonshredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoonchopped fresh parsley ((optional))
Directions
- 1
Cook the pasta: Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the linguine, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender. Drain the pasta in a colander, transfer it to a bowl, and toss with ½ tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- 2
Season the shrimp: In a small bowl, sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
- 3
Sauté the garlic: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet. Once the butter melts, add the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Cook the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes on one side. Flip the shrimp with a fork and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until pink and opaque.
- 5
Set shrimp aside: Remove the shrimp from the skillet to prevent overcooking. Place them in a clean bowl and cover to keep warm.
- 6
Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add the lemon juice, the remaining olive oil, and the remaining butter. Stir until the butter melts, then return the shrimp to the pan. Spoon the sauce over the shrimp to coat.
- 7
Combine and serve: Remove the skillet from the heat and pour the shrimp and sauce over the cooked pasta. Top with Parmesan cheese and serve hot.