Shrimp Scampi

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Season a pot of water with salt and bring it to a boil for cooking the pasta.

Cook 1 pound of linguine pasta according to the package directions.

Prep 1 pound of raw shrimp by removing the shell and deveining if necessary.

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Add the prepared shrimp and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the skillet.

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.

Cook over medium high heat for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink.

Pour in 1/2 cup of white wine and 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and let simmer for 3-5 minutes.

Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the shrimp, turning off the heat.

Toss the pasta and shrimp together to coat with the sauce.

Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of freshly grated parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley.

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