Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients4 servings
- 12 oz linguine
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
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Steps
- Cook linguine in salted water. Save 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Season shrimp with salt. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high and cook shrimp 1 minute per side. Remove.
- Lower heat to medium, add 2 tbsp butter, garlic and pepper flakes for 1 minute.
- Add wine and simmer 2 minutes, then the remaining butter, lemon zest and juice.
- Toss in pasta, shrimp, parsley and pasta water as needed until silky.
Tip: Pull the shrimp as soon as they turn pink — they finish in the sauce.
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