Paraben Free Easy Shrimp Scampi

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time20 min

4.7

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Ingredients

4 servings

12 oz linguine or spaghetti
1 ½ lb large shrimp (21–25 count), peeled and deveined
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
2 tbsp olive oil
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ tsp red pepper flakes
½ cup dry white wine (such as pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc)
½ cup reserved pasta cooking water
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to package directions until al dente, tender with a slight resistance at the center. Before draining, scoop out at least 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking water and set it aside. Drain the pasta in a colander.
2
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with the salt and black pepper.

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