Name: Linguine with Scampi
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter; 1 pound large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and butterflied; 4 large garlic cloves, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 pound linguine, freshly cooked; Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter

1 pound large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and butterflied

4 large garlic cloves, chopped

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 pound linguine, freshly cooked

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat until melted. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley. Cook until pink and no longer translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 2
Mound linguine in large bowl. Spoon shrimp mixture over and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

TagsPasta Linguine Shrimp Shellfish Seafood Garlic Root Vegetable Vegetable Lemon Citrus Fruit Parsley Herbs & Spices Main Dinner Nut Free Easy Quick Weeknight Meals Saute Epicurious

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