Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

• 8 ounces linguine (or other pasta)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound jumbo shrimp (16-24), shelled and deveined
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup lemon juice (~1 lemon)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Directions

Start cooking the pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, heat the oil and melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat until frothing, add the shrimp, cook for 2 minutes, flip, add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 more minute before transferring to a large bowl.
Add the white wine and lemon juice to the pan, deglaze it, simmer for a minute and remove from heat, season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley and lemon zest before tossing with the shrimp and pasta.