Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp:

 Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi is a delicious and flavorful dish that features succulent shrimp cooked in a buttery, garlicky, and lemony sauce. It's typically served with pasta, rice, or crusty bread. Here's a detailed recipe to make this mouthwatering dish:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (about 450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 oz (about 225g) linguine or any pasta of your choice
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to your preferred level of spiciness)
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
• 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper.
   
   
   
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   Cook the pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the linguine or pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water, and set it aside.
   
3. Sauté the shrimp: In a large skillet or pan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and set aside.
4. Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
5. Add the lemon juice and zest: Pour in the fresh lemon juice and add the lemon zest to the skillet. If using white wine, add it at this point. Let the sauce simmer for about 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Deglaze the pan: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze and incorporate all the delicious browned bits from cooking the shrimp.
7. Combine everything: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing them in the lemon garlic sauce. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet as well and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated in the sauce and the shrimp are evenly distributed.
   
   
   
8. Adjust seasoning: Taste the dish and add more salt and black pepper if needed.
9. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp scampi. Optionally, you can serve it with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
   
   
   
10. Enjoy! Serve the Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi hot with some extra lemon wedges on the side for added zing.

This recipe should serve about 4 people. It's a delightful and satisfying dish perfect for any seafood lover or a special occasion. Enjoy!