pat's Recipe

Shrimp Scampi

Category: Scampi

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

Serves 4.