GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP LINGUINE

Ingredients

20 – 25 large/jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined

Salt and black pepper

Pepper sauce, optional  

2 tbsp olive oil

4 oz salted butter

1 large sweet pepper, seeded and chopped

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

5 – 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley

1 tsp green seasoning

1 pack linguine

1/2 – 3/4 cup reserved pasta water

Directions

1. Season the shrimp with salt, black pepper and pepper sauce if using. Set aside.
2. Cook the linguine according to directions, just until cooked. Take out the pasta water needed then drain and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook on one side for approximately 1 – 2 minutes. Turn onto other side to finish cooking, for another 1 – 2 minutes or just until the shrimp are opaque. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add the butter and let melt over medium high heat. Add the sweet peppers and mushrooms. Cook for a few minutes. Season with a little salt and pepper.
5. Add the green seasoning, parsley and garlic, being careful not to let the garlic burn.
6. Add back the shrimp and mix well.
7. Add the cooked linguine. along with some of the reserved pasta water and toss well with the shrimp and vegetables. You can drizzle a little extra olive oil. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve.