Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi with Linguine

Ingredients

• 1 lb linguine pasta(paid link)
• 1 lb large shrimp(paid link)
• ½ cup butter(paid link)
• 2 tbsp olive oil(paid link)
• 6 clove garlic(paid link)
• ½ cup dry white wine(paid link)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice(paid link)
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes(paid link)
• 1 pinch salt(paid link)
• 1 pinch black pepper(paid link)
• ¼ cup fresh parsley(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook linguine according to package directions. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   While pasta is cooking, peel and devein shrimp if necessary. Pat them dry.

3. 3

   Mince the garlic.

4. 4

   In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

5. 5

   Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

6. 6

   Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.

7. 7

   Pour in the white wine and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

8. 8

   Add the remaining butter to the skillet and stir until melted, creating a sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water.

9. 9

   Add the drained linguine and chopped fresh parsley to the skillet with the shrimp and sauce. Toss to combine.

10. 10

    Serve immediately.

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