Linguine with Shrimp or Chicken Scampi

Another one from Erin. We haven’t had this in forever, but we do love it. Especially with shrimp, this is great!

Vegetable oil

Salt

3/4 lb linguine

3 Tbsp unsalted butter

2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil

1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic

1 lb large shrimp or chicken tenders (bite size)

1/4 tsp ground pepper

1/3 cup chopped parsley

1 small zucchini

1/2 lemons, zest grated

1/4 c lemon juice (2 lemons)

1/4 lemon, thinly sliced in half rounds

1/8 tsp Red pepper flakes (Those red pepper flakes are too hot for me, so I usually omit them)

Directions:

Drizzle some oil in a large pot of boiling salted water. Add linguine and cook for 7-10 minutes, tests done.

Meanwhile, in another large pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic. Saute for 1 minute. Be careful, the garlic burns easily! Add the shrimp or chicken, zucchini 1 1/2 tsp salt and the pepper and saute until the shrimp have just turned pink, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat; add the parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon slices, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine. When the pasta is done, drain the cooked linguine and tehn put it back int eh pot. Immediately add the shrimp and sauce, toss well, and serve.