Shrimp Scampi

By McLean

Ingredients

• 1 pound linguine
• 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 10 garlic cloves, minced
• 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

Preparation

Step 1

Cook and drain the linguine according to the package directions; keep warm.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter and heat the oil over medium heat.

Add the garlic, salt and pepper and saute the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes; do not brown. Stir in the shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, just until pink. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley; mix well. Serve immediately over the warm linguine.