Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Linguine

Photo: Jon Sullivan · Public domain · source

Plump shrimp in a lemony, garlicky butter sauce with a pinch of chili, tossed with linguine and plenty of parsley.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled
• 1 lb linguine or spaghetti
• 5 tbsp butter
• 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 lemons
• ½ cup broth or dry white wine
• 1 bunch parsley, chopped
• Parmesan, to serve

From your pantry: 2 tbsp olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper.

Instructions

1. Boil the pasta in well-salted water. Save 1 cup pasta water.
2. Season the shrimp. Heat the oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high and cook the shrimp 1 minute per side. Move to a plate.
3. Lower the heat and add 2 tbsp butter, the garlic and pepper flakes. Cook gently until the garlic is pale gold, 2 minutes.
4. Add the broth or wine and the juice of 1 lemon and simmer 2 minutes. Add the pasta, remaining butter and a splash of pasta water and toss until glossy.
5. Return the shrimp, add the parsley and lemon zest, and toss. Serve with lemon wedges and Parmesan.

Tip: Pull the shrimp while they're still slightly translucent. They finish cooking in the sauce.

Nutrition per serving

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