It’s served over linguine with a buttery wine sauce.
Tips from the Test Kitchen
Can I Use Peeled and Deveined Shrimp?
Feel free to use peeled and deveined shrimp to save time and for convenience.

For example, “16-20 count” means there will be 16 to 20 shrimp in a pound.
I Don’t Have Linguine, Can I Use Another key in of Pasta?
Yes, you’re free to.
Try spaghetti, fettuccine or angel hair pasta, which are all great substitutes for linguine.
For low-carb options,zucchini noodles,spaghetti squashorshirataki noodlespair well with shrimp scampi and its buttery wine sauce.
What Can I Serve with Shrimp Scampi Other than Pasta?
Serve shrimp scampi with crusty bread and asimple green saladfor a quick and easy dinner.
Spoon it overbrown ricewithgrilled vegetables.
Or try it on top ofpolentawith someroasted vegetablesfor a delicious meal that the whole family will love.
Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact, if desired.
Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.
Cook linguine according to package directions.
Drain and keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
Add garlic; cook and stir for 15 seconds.
Cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque, stirring frequently.
Transfer shrimp to a serving platter using a slotted spoon.
Add wine (or reduced-sodium chicken broth), butter and salt to the skillet.
Cook and stir over medium heat to loosen any browned bits and to melt butter.
Pour butter mixture over shrimp.
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