Shrimp Scampi
12 ounces of penne pasta
1 pound of shrimp (precooked, thawed)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, sliced (or more if you love garlic)
1 cup white wine
Juice from 1 lemon
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
½ to 1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper (or more if needed)
Fresh basil leaves (to garnish)
Cook pasta, drain, and return to pot along with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Mix, cover, set aside. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. When hot, add garlic, precooked shrimp. Cook about 2 to 3 minutes. Add white wine, lemon juice, basil, oregano, salt and pepper, and stir. Cook about 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Add shrimp mixture to pot with pasta and stir together. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
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