Linguini With Garlicky Shrimp and Fresh Tomatoes

By know1der

Ingredients

• 16 ounces linguine
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 3 tablespoons parsley or basil, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Details

Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the linguine as per directions, drain.

Meanwhile, melt 2 tsp butter in large skillet over med-high heat. Sprinkle the shrimp with 1/4 tsp of salt and add to skillet. Cook until pink and opaque, 1 1/2 -2 min each side. Transfer to a plate.

Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet over med-high heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper, stirring until fragrant about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and remaining salt, cook stirring occassionally, until the tomatoes just begin to wilt, 1-2 minutes.

Add shrinp and cook until heated through, about 1 min longer.
Add the cooked linguini, parsley, and lemon juice, cook, tossing until combined.