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Lemon Basil Shrimp & Pasta

Lemon Basil Shrimp & Pasta {and some exciting news}

adapted from Cooking Light, April 2007
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz. linguine cooked
  • 1 lb. medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 Tbl. butter
  • 2 Tbl. olive oil
  • 3 Tbl. capers drained
  • 2 Tbl. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 scallion thinly sliced
  • a generous handful of fresh basil leaves
  • Sea salt
  • freshly cracked pepper

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large stock pot of water to boil. Add in linguine, cook according to package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, melt butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add in shrimp, capers, lemon juice, and scallions. Sauté shrimp for 3-4 minutes until pink and no longer opaque. Remove from heat. Add in strained pasta and basil leaves, toss to coat. Season with salt & pepper to taste.