✓ Ingredients:
– 8 oz (225g) linguine or spaghetti
– 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
– Juice of 1 lemon
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
– Salt and black pepper to taste
✓ Instructions:
1. **Cook the Pasta:**
– Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
– Add the linguine or spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
– Drain and set aside.
2. **Prepare the Shrimp:**
– In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
– Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
– Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
3. **Make the Sauce:**
– In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
– Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
– Pour in the white wine or chicken broth and lemon juice, and bring to a simmer.
– Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is slightly reduced.
4. **Combine and Serve:**
– Return the shrimp to the skillet, and add the cooked pasta.
– Toss everything together to coat the pasta and shrimp in the sauce.
– Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
– Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Enjoy your delicious Shrimp Scampi Pasta!