# Creamy Shrimp Scampi

Creamy Shrimp Scampi is an easy, flavorful dish that is always a hit and makes for a quick meal.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb jumbo shrimp
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup pasta water
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup white wine
- 0.25 stick butter
- 3 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 tsp old bay seasoning
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 garnish parsley
- salt
- oil
- smoked paprika

## Instructions

1. Heavily salt your pasta water.
2. Add linguini and cook until al dente.
3. Season shrimp with Old Bay, dried oregano, black pepper, smoked paprika, and a drizzle of oil.
4. Get a really hot pan and add shrimp.
5. Cook the shrimp for a couple of minutes until done, do not overcook.
6. Set the shrimp aside so they can rest.
7. Add butter to the pan.
8. Add minced garlic and sauté.
9. Deglaze with white wine.
10. Add heavy cream.
11. Add red pepper flakes.
12. Add fresh parsley.
13. Add pasta water from earlier.
14. Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
15. Finish it off with some lemon juice.
16. Add the linguini to the pan.
17. Add the shrimp.
18. Garnish with parsley and serve.

## Equipment

- pot
- pan
- tongs
- gravy boat

## Tips

- For extra flavor, add lemon zest.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMerE9Ch/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e2af2bb3-8603-415d-b3ca-8584b4088304
- Extracted: 2025-09-18

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