Linguine With Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

Instructions

  • 3/4 lb. linguine
  • 3 tbls. butter
  • 2 1/3 tbls olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tbls minced garlic (about 4)
  • 1 lb. large shrimp (about 16), peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/3 cup parsley
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1/4 cup freshely squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1/4 lemon, thinly sliced into half rounds
  • 1/8 tsp hot red pepper flakes
Drizzle some vegetable oil in a large pot of boiling water. Add 1 tbls kosher salt and the linguine. Cook for 7 - 10 minutes, or according to package directions.

While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic. Saute for one minute. Watch carefully, the garilic will burns easily. Add the shrimp, 1 1/2 tsp salt and pepper and saute until the shrimp turn pink, about five minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat, add the parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon slices, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine.

Drain the linguine and put it back in the pot. Immediately add the shrimp and sauce, toss well, and serve.