How to Make Classic 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.

Cook linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain linguine and reserve some pasta water.

Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.

Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add shrimp to the skillet; cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Pour in white wine and lemon juice; simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.

Add cooked linguine to the skillet; toss to combine with the shrimp and sauce.

If the mixture seems dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Stir in chopped parsley just before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese.

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