Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Savory and Quick Meal

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 lemon Juice of
• 1 lemon Zest of
• to taste Salt and fresh ground black pepper
• 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• for serving Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine or spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Toss in the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, vegetable broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook on medium heat until the sauce reduces slightly, about 5 minutes.
5. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, and add the drained pasta. Toss everything together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to reach the desired sauce consistency.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired.
7. Plate up the scampi, garnishing with extra lemon zest and grated Parmesan cheese if using.