Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

Garlicky, buttery shrimp with lemon over linguine — ready in 20 minutes.

Ingredients

• 12 oz linguine
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled
• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ tsp chilli flakes
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Parsley & parmesan, to serve

Method

1. Cook linguine until al dente; reserve a cup of pasta water.
2. Sear shrimp in butter 1–2 minutes per side; set aside.
3. In the same pan, melt remaining butter with garlic and chilli flakes.
4. Add lemon juice and zest, then return shrimp and pasta to the pan.
5. Toss with a splash of pasta water, shower with parsley, and serve.