Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz linguine
• 1 lb shrimp
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 6 clove garlic
• ½ cup dry white wine (optional)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• ¼ cup fresh parsley
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Steps

1. Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. While pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
3. In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
5. Stir in white wine (if using) and lemon juice, bringing to a simmer.
6. Add cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing to coat. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce.
7. Stir in fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.