Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

What you'll need

• 1.5 lbslarge shrimp, peeled and deveined
• to tastesalt and black pepper
• 12 ozlinguine or spaghetti
• 5 tablespoons, dividedbutter
• 1 tablespoonolive oil
• 5 clovesgarlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon, optionalred pepper flakes
• 1/3 cupwhite wine or chicken broth
• 2 tablespoonslemon juice
• 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley, chopped

Let's cook

1. 1Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions, then drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. 2Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. 3Sear the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. 4In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add red pepper flakes if using.
5. 5Pour in the wine or broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes.
6. 6Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat, adding pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
7. 7Return the shrimp to the pan, toss to combine, and garnish with parsley before serving.