Garlic-Parmesan Shrimp Linguine

Ingredients

• 12 oz linguine
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Salt, black pepper & smoked paprika
• 3 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp butter
• 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• ½ tsp red-pepper flakes
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• ½ cup Parmesan and ¼ cup parsley

Method

1. Boil pasta in well-salted water until just shy of al dente; reserve 1½ cups pasta water.
2. Season shrimp and sear quickly in olive oil. Remove before fully cooked.
3. Lower the heat; add butter, garlic, and pepper flakes. Deglaze with wine and reduce by half.
4. Toss in pasta with lemon and enough pasta water to create a glossy sauce. Return shrimp, add parsley and Parmesan, and serve.