Spicy Shrimp Scampi with Linguine and Chili Flakes

A quick and easy shrimp scampi recipe with linguine, infused with garlic, white wine, and a generous pinch of chili flakes for a warming kick. Served with crusty bread for dipping in the delicious sauce.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Calories

750

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£3.39

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Ingredients

Servings

1poundLinguine

£1.20

1poundShrimp(Peeled and deveined)

£7.00

0.3cupOlive Oil

£0.60

6clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.30

0.5cupDry White Wine(Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc recommended)

£1.50

0.5teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes(Adjust to taste)

£0.15

2tablespoonsLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.25

4tablespoonsButter(Unsalted)

£0.50

0.3cupFresh Parsley(Chopped)

£0.75

To tasteSalt

To tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

1loafCrusty Bread(For serving)

£1.30

Total Cost

£13.55

£3.39 per serving

The Method

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
2
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
3
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
4
Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate.
5
Stir in the butter until melted and emulsified into the sauce.
6
Add the cooked linguine to the skillet with the shrimp and sauce. Toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the fresh parsley.
8
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and a lemon wedge if desired, alongside crusty bread for dipping.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

750 kcal / 3138 kJ

Carbs

65g

25% of RDA

Fat

35g

50% of RDA

Protein

45g

90% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

700 mg

30% of RDA

Saturated Fat

15 g

75% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil for 30 minutes before cooking.

Don't overcook the shrimp, as they will become tough and rubbery. Cook just until they turn pink and opaque.

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your desired level of spiciness.

Grate some parmesan cheese over the top before serving for added flavor.

If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth instead, but the flavor will be slightly different.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot

Large skillet

Colander

Wine Pairings

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