Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

• •1 teaspoon Salt
• •2 tablespoons Olive oil
• •3 cloves Garlic
• •1 medium Lemon
• •1 to taste Butter
• •1 to taste White wine
• •1 to taste Linguine
• •1 to taste Red pepper flakes
• •1 to taste Parsley
• •1 to taste Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.

   💡 The starchy pasta water helps create a silky sauce that clings to the pasta.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

   💡 Garlic burns instantly - keep it moving and do not let it brown.

3. 3

   Add shrimp in single layer. Cook 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.

   💡 Do not overcook shrimp - they continue cooking from residual heat.

4. 4

   Add white wine and lemon juice to the pan. Scrape up any browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes.

   💡 The pan drippings add immense flavor - this is liquid gold.

5. 5

   Return shrimp to pan. Add pasta and toss everything together. Add pasta water if needed for sauce.

   💡 Toss vigorously to coat each strand with the garlic butter sauce.

6. 6

   Finish with parsley, red pepper flakes, and extra butter. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

   💡 A final knob of cold butter added off heat creates a glossy, restaurant-quality finish.