Shrimp Scampi

Yields 4 servings

Preparation time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces linguine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter; unsalted
  • 1 pound medium shrimp; peeled and deveined
  • 3 cloves garlic; minced
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • ¼ cup lemon juice; freshly squeezed
  • salt
  • pepper
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 fresh parsley; chopped
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese; grated

Directions

  1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in wine and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer; remove from heat and stir in pasta, lemon zest, and parsley.
  4. Serve immediately, garnish with Parmesan, if desired.