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Creamy Shrimp Scampi Linguine

Creamy Shrimp Scampi Linguine is a luxurious pasta dish featuring golden, crumb-coated shrimp served over silky linguine tossed in a garlicky lemon cream sauce with white wine, parmesan, and fresh herbs.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs peeled jumbo shrimp
  • 1 cup panko crumbs
  • 2 tbsp softened butter
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • 2 tsp lemon pepper divided
  • 2 tsp Cajun blend divided
  • ½ cup flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • ½ cup finely diced red onions
  • ½ cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp butter for cooking
  • 1 ½ cups dry white wine
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp finely grated lemon peel
  • 1 lb linguine pasta

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 1 lb linguine until al dente, about 9–10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  • Mix 1 cup panko crumbs, ½ cup grated parmesan, 1 tsp lemon pepper, and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. Pat shrimp dry, toss with softened butter, then coat in the crumb mixture.
  • Heat 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high. Fry shrimp in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, sauté red onions, tomatoes, and garlic for 3 minutes. Add 1 ½ cups white wine, simmer until reduced by half, then stir in 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup shredded parmesan, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp lemon peel, and remaining seasonings. Simmer until sauce thickens.
  • Toss linguine with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Plate the pasta, top with crispy shrimp, and finish with parsley and lemon zest. Serve hot.