SHRIMP SCAMPI

Course Main dishes, Pasta, Seafood

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

8 oz linguine pasta
2 tbs. unsalted butter
1 lb. medium shrimp peeled and deveined
3 cloves garlic minced
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taster
1/4 cup white wine *Chicken stock can be used for white wine as a non-alcoholic substitute.
1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
kosher salt to taste
black pepper freshly ground, to taste
lemon zest from 1 lemon
2 tbs. parsley fresh leaves, chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp, garlic and red pepper flakes.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes
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. Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan, if desired.