Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine

Ingredients

• 1 lb Linguine pasta
• 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes(optional)
• 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Lemon zest
• 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 linguine according to package directions until al dente.

2. 2

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

3. 3

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

4. 4

   In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

6. 6

   Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water.

7. 7

   Add the cooked linguine, shrimp, and parsley to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water if the sauce needs thinning.

8. 8

   Serve immediately with an extra garnish of parsley or lemon wedges.