Name: Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cup uncooked whole wheat pasta; 2 Tbsp butter, divided; 1 lb peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp; 2 tsp garlic, minced; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 Tbsp flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish; ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes, optional; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste

Cook pasta according to package directions. Once done, drain and set aside.

While pasta cooks, melt 1 Tbsp. butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the shrimp to the pan and saute 2 minutes per side or until done. Transfer shrimp to a plate. Melt 1 tsp. butter in pan. Add remaining shrimp to the pan and saute 2 minutes per side or until done. Transfer to plate.

Melt remaining 2 tsp. butter in the now empty pan. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in cooked pasta, lemon juice, parsley and red pepper flakes. Top with cooked shrimp. Season with salt and pepper, top with optional parsley and serve.

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