Shrimp With Garlic Recipe

Dive into a delectable dish of Shrimp Scampi with Linguine! This vibrant recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic, bell peppers, and a touch of lemon. A quick and easy weeknight meal, it's also incredibly versatile: easily substitute lump crabmeat, lobster, or scallops for the shrimp to create your own seafood masterpiece. Get ready for a burst of flavor in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 253.3 kcal
Protein 31g
Rating 3.2 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Shrimp With Garlic

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How to Make Shrimp With Garlic

  1. Cook 1 pound linguine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper and 4 cloves minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 6 minutes, or until the bell pepper is tender.
  4. Add 1 pound shrimp (or substitute 1 pound lump crabmeat, lobster, or scallops), 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the skillet.
  5. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimp (or seafood substitute) is pink and opaque, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  7. Add the cooked shrimp mixture to the linguine in a large bowl and toss gently to combine.
  8. Serve immediately. Garnish with extra parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

13g

Carbs

1g