Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

• 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 ounces Linguine pasta
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 cup Dry white wine (or chicken broth)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes(optional)
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• to taste Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine according to package directions until al dente.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and just opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Pour in the white wine and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and let the liquid reduce by half, about 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and the sauce is emulsified.

7. 7

   Return the shrimp to the skillet and add the cooked linguine and fresh parsley.

8. 8

   Toss everything together to coat the pasta in the sauce. Serve immediately with an extra squeeze of lemon if desired.