Linguine with Shrimp Scampi

Serve with:  Green Salad and crusty bread

vegetable oil and salt to cook Linguine

3/4 pound linguine
3 Tb unsalted butter
2 1/2 Tb extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 Tb minced garlic (4 cloves)
1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1/4 tsp pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 lemon zest grated
1/4 cup lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/4 lemon, thinly sliced in half-rounds
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Drizzle some oil  in large pot of boiling water, add 1 Tb salt and the linguine. Cook for 7-10 minutes or until alienate

Meanwhile in a saute pan melt butter and olive oil over medium heat.  Add the garlic, saute for 1 minute, be careful the garlic burns easily!  Add the shrimp, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and the pepper. Saute until the shrimp just turns pink about 5 minutes stirring often.  Remove from the heat, add parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon slices and red pepper flakes.  Toss to combine.

When pasta is done, drain and put back in the pot, immediately add the shrimp and sauce.  Toss well and  serve.

Serves 3