Spicy Shrimp Scampi with Linguine

This Spicy Shrimp Scampi is a fun (and spicy!) twist on the classic. The whole
thing dish comes together in no time and couldn’t be easier to make.

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Prep Time
5 minutes

Cook Time
20 minutes

Total Time
25 minutes

Main Course

Italian

Pasta spicy Seafood pasta easy dinner shrimp scampi

Instructions

1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta to 2 minutes less
than package directions for "al dente". Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and
drain.
2 Meanwhile, Heat half of the olive oil and half of the butter in a large skillet
over medium. Add the shrimp and cook, flipping once, until just opaque; about 4
minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a bowl and set aside.
3 Add the rest of the olive oil, the garlic, the whites of the scallions, and the
lemon zest to the pan, stir, and cook until garlic is fragrant and golden at the
edges; 1-2 minutes. Add the chili paste and cook another 3 minutes. Add the wine
and stir, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Let simmer until
alcohol is mostly evaporated; 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4 Add the pasta to the pan, along with the shrimp and the second half of the
butter. Toss the pasta, adding splashes of the pasta water as needed, until a
thick glossy sauce forms; 2 minutes.
5 Garnish with fresh parsley and the rest of the scallions. Serve with lemon
wedges.
6 Enjoy!