Lemon Butter Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Linguine or Spaghetti
• 1 pound Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 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 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 pasta according to package directions until al dente.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and sear until pink and just cooked through (about 1-2 minutes per side). Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Pour in the white wine (or broth) and lemon juice. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce the liquid by half.

6. 6

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

7. 7

   Return the shrimp to the skillet and add the cooked pasta and chopped parsley.

8. 8

   Toss everything together to coat thoroughly, adding a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Serve immediately.