Shrimp Scampi with Linguine

Ingredients

• 6 oz Linguine
• 12 oz Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 5 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup Dry white wine
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Lemon zest(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes(optional)
• 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine until al dente, about 9-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and black pepper.

3. 3

   Heat the olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink and just opaque. Transfer to a plate.

4. 4

   Lower the heat to medium, add the remaining 1 tbsp butter and the garlic, and cook about 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.

6. 6

   Return the shrimp to the skillet, add the drained linguine, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes, and toss. Add splashes of pasta water as needed to coat the pasta.

7. 7

   Remove from heat, stir in the parsley, taste and adjust seasoning, and top with Parmesan before serving.