Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

• • 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• • 12 oz linguine pasta
• • 4 tablespoons butter
• • 3 tablespoons olive oil
• • 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• • 1/2 cup dry white wine
• • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• • Lemon zest from 1 lemon
• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
2. Step 2: Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Step 3: Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove from pan.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Pour in white wine. Simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits.
6. Step 6: Add remaining butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Swirl until butter melts into a silky sauce.
7. Step 7: Toss in pasta and shrimp. Add pasta water as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.