Shrimp Scampi

Without a doubt, Shrimp Scampi is shrimp at its best. Why? 'Cause it's bathed in butter, garlic, lemon, and parsley, that's why!

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 15 min

Ingredients

• 1 pound linguine
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 10 garlic cloves, minced (see Notes)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Cook and drain linguine according to package directions; keep warm.
    
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter and heat oil over medium heat.
    
3. Add garlic, salt, and pepper, and saute the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes; do not brown. Stir in shrimp and cook 3 to 4 minutes, just until pink. Stir in lemon juice and parsley; mix well. Serve immediately over warm linguine.
    

Notes

• Ten cloves of garlic may sound like a lot but you can't have too much garlic in scampi!
   
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