Name: Garlic butter shrimp scampi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 9 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1.5 oz linguine; 1 1/2 tsp butter; 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 1/2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 3/4 tsp salt; 6 cups water

Nutrition

Per serving

450 calories

Protein: 46g; 41% of calories
Carbs: 38g; 34% of calories
Fat: 12g; 25% of calories

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

Bring the water and half the salt to a boil in a large pot. Add the linguine and cook for 9 to 11 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving a small splash of the cooking water.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil and butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with the remaining salt. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, flip, and cook for 2 minutes more until opaque in the center. Done when opaque in the center, 145°F.
Stir in the lemon juice, the reserved pasta water, and the cooked linguine. Toss to coat for 1 minute, then remove from the heat and garnish with parsley.

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