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Shrimp Scampi

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by: Joanna Cismaru

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This is the most delicious Shrimp Scampi pasta topped with bacon and juicy cherry tomatoes. You must try this recipe if you love shrimp scampi, the bacon adds that extra bit of flavor that is to die for.

tongs holding up shrimp scampi linguini

What Is Shrimp Scampi?

The term scampi very literally means “shrimp“! This dish would translate to “shrimp shrimp” if we get technical. However, over the years Shrimp Scampi has transformed its meaning. It is now known as a dish of shrimp cooked in garlic butter and dry white wine, served either with bread, or over pasta or rice.

These gorgeous shrimp are so good, they’re sometimes served on their own!

shrimp scampi in a pan topped with bacon and cheese

For me shrimp scampi is a comfort food which is why I love to serve it over linguine with lots of bacon and lots of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Bacon will give it a little extra richness and a nice crunch to it while the Parmesan cheese will add a bit of saltiness and lots of goodness.

I like to use uncooked shrimp because I find that they have more flavor and they taste so much better. You can find them already peeled and they come about a pound per bag. Sometimes they go on sale and that’s when I buy a few bags and just store them in my freezer because otherwise they can get quite expensive and I love my shrimp.

Overhead of pot full of shrimp and bacon scampi

How to Make the Best Shrimp Scampi Pasta

First, make your bacon so that it has a chance to cool down and become nice and crisp by the time you’re ready to assemble the dish. I discarded the bacon fat, but you can keep it and mix some into your pasta. It’s okay, I won’t tell anyone! Next, add the butter, onion and garlic to the pan and cook down for a few minutes until softened.

Now it’s time to add the wine!  Also, add the hot sauce, lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and add the shrimp. Let those babies cook down in their glorious sauce for about a minute on each side.

Add the pasta, green onion, tomatoes, and toss well. Top very generously with parmesan cheese and you have yourself a dinnertime masterpiece! I absolutely love the cherry tomatoes. They’re my secret ingredient! I find they just add a burst of freshness to the whole dish! The bacon and all that butter can make this a very heavy dish, so the tomatoes cut out some of that richness to make it perfect.

What Is the Best Wine to Use for Shrimp Scampi

I used Chardonnay, but you can use other dry whites like Sauvignon  Blanc or Pinot Grigio. But wait, I don’t want to use wine! That is a-okay. You can replace the wine with 1/2 cup chicken broth and a tablespoon of white wine vinegar.

shrimp and bacon scampi topped with scallions and cheese

Shrimp scampi pasta really has to be one of the easiest dishes you can prepare, not a lot of ingredients, but besides the shrimp they are ingredients most of us already have in the house and you can have it on your dinner table in just 30 minutes.

It’s time to dig in!

plate of shrimp and bacon scampi topped with cheese

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Shrimp Scampi

4.64 from 36 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 30 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 6
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Delicious Shrimp Scampi with Bacon over noodles. You must try this recipe if you love shrimp scampi, the bacon adds that extra bit of flavor that is to die for.

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce linguine uncooked
  • 5 strips bacon chopped
  • 4 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic finely minced
  • ½ cup white wine (I used chardonnay)
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce or to taste
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1 pound shrimp deveined and deshelled
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 5 green onions
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
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Instructions

  • Cook the linguine according to package instructions. 
  • In a large skillet, fry the bacon until crisp. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels. Drain the fat.
  • Add the butter to the skillet and melt. Stir in the onion and garlic and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
  • Stir in the white wine, hot sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and cook for a couple minutes until the shrimp is no longer pink turning the shrimp half way so that it cooks on both sides.
  • Add the cooked linguini to the pot. Add tomatoes, chopped bacon, and green onions. Toss everything together well.
  • Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve warm.

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Recipe Notes

Feel free to use other types of pastas for this recipe.
If you don't want to use wine, use chicken or vegetable stock as a substitute with 1 tbsp white wine vinegar.
I used large, raw, peeled shrimp for this recipe. You can substitute with any type of shrimp that you prefer.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 532kcal (27%)Carbohydrates: 61g (20%)Protein: 26g (52%)Fat: 18g (28%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Cholesterol: 178mg (59%)Sodium: 957mg (42%)Potassium: 355mg (10%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 430IU (9%)Vitamin C: 12.7mg (15%)Calcium: 167mg (17%)Iron: 2.7mg (15%)
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:Italian
Keyword:shrimp, shrimp scampi, shrimp scampi pasta
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  1. Beulah says

    December 27, 2021 at 3:50 pm

    Could this be made the day before?

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      December 27, 2021 at 5:44 pm

      It’s probably best served fresh, because of the shrimp, but if you make it ahead you’d have to reheat it in the oven at around 225F.

      Reply
  2. Beulah says

    December 26, 2021 at 5:34 pm

    How would this be if made the day before wanting to serve it?

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      December 27, 2021 at 10:44 am

      It’s probably best served fresh, because of the shrimp, but if you make it ahead you’d have to reheat it in the oven at around 225F.

      Reply
  3. Nancy Rhyne says

    October 5, 2021 at 11:07 am

    5 stars
    I make this recipe often. I love it! It’s easy and loaded with flavor.

    Reply
  4. Mary says

    February 5, 2021 at 11:35 am

    5 stars
    Loved it!! One of the easiest recipes to make but guest always gush over it thinking it takes a miracle worker to make. Boy, don’t I have them fooled hehehe Jo – your recipes never fail and I really, really like how you mix seasoning/spices/herbs together. On point every time 😉

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      February 5, 2021 at 11:44 am

      We are so glad you like the recipes!!

      Reply
  5. Beulah says

    May 9, 2020 at 7:14 am

    5 stars
    This recipe was ridiculously good! Definitely something I will make again!

    Reply
  6. Teresa says

    May 6, 2020 at 9:44 am

    My husband and I love this recipe, thank you! I seem to have to make this every couple weeks.

    Reply
  7. Katherine Kossaras says

    February 19, 2019 at 9:14 pm

    5 stars
    This is a great pasta dish. Not too heavy with tons of flavor. Husband LOVED. Going into the keeper file.

    Reply
  8. Michael J Bonavita says

    January 23, 2019 at 7:57 pm

    Noodles?

    Reply
    • Nicole Beaulieu says

      January 24, 2019 at 10:26 am

      We used linguini for this recipe, 1st item on the ingredient list!

      Reply
  9. Anne Dietrich says

    January 19, 2019 at 7:16 pm

    Hi,
    My question is: do you use already cooked shrimp or un-cooked shrimp??
    Thanks much.

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      January 20, 2019 at 11:07 am

      Hi Anne! It’s uncooked shrimp. If using already cooked shrimp, I’d probably wait till the end to add them.

      Reply
  10. Elaine jacobs says

    January 19, 2019 at 1:11 pm

    Love the idea of bacon! Will try this very soon.

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      January 19, 2019 at 3:36 pm

      Let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  11. anna says

    January 19, 2019 at 11:24 am

    how do you think this would freeze? I am only one and like to eat the freeze some for later.
    thanks, anna

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      January 20, 2019 at 11:08 am

      You could freeze this. The way I would do it is just dump all the contents, excluding the pasta, in a freezer bag, and freeze it for up to a couple months. When ready to serve I’d reheat it in a skillet and add cooked pasta to it.

      Reply
  12. Stephanie Channon says

    December 7, 2018 at 10:27 am

    5 stars
    This shrimp scampi was amazing! And the hot sauce gave it the perfect amount of kick. And not too spicy either because my 3 year old devoured his 👍🏻Can’t wait to make it again!

    Reply
  13. Jennifer says

    June 28, 2018 at 2:07 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is amazing! I did add chicken to it as well, which was so delicious. Thank you for the wonderful recipe!!! Will be making this ALOT!

    Reply
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