Easy Shrimp Linguine

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AWESOME EASY SHRIMP LINGUINE

ingredients:
1 pound SHRIMP (20-30, peeled and deveined)
8oz LINGUINE (about box)
1-2 cups BROCCOLI florets (or substitute cup PARSLEY if you're not into broccoli)
6-8 GARLIC cloves (minced)
large ONION (finely chopped)
stick BUTTER
3-5 Tbsp OLIVE OIL
SALT to taste
(add oregano or Italian herbs if desired--I like just the extra garlicky taste)
serve with PARMESAN CHEESE

directions:
After prepping the ingredients, get your pasta cooking. I like to add 1 Tbsp of olive oil to my pasta water as well as a 2-4 tsp salt. Cook the pasta according to the package directions and whatever firmness you desire. I'm using whole grain wheat linguine for this recipe, which takes about 12 minutes to cook--a bit longer than most linguine. The cooking time for the skillet ingredients should be around 7-9 minutes, so try to time your pasta to finish with the shrimp--overcooked shrimp are rubbery and overcooked pasta is mushy, so timing is everything!!!
In your skillet, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil and 1/4 stick butter on medium heat. When hot, add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add onions and continue to cook a couple more minutes. Add broccoli florets, and add more butter and oil as needed. Saut florets, garlic, and onions another 2 minutes and then add shrimp (if you don't want to use broccoli, substitute 1/2 cup chopped parsley and Italian herbs and add along with the shrimp). The shrimp will be done when they turn pink--don't overcook or they'll turn rubbery!! Remove cooked pasta from water and add directly to the skillet. Don't drain or strain the pasta!!--you're just throwing away good flavor. Add the remainder of your original 1/2 stick butter. Mix pasta and ingredients. Add some pasta water to the mix (about 1/2 cup or so). I find that the salt in the water and butter is plenty enough for me, but add a little more salt if desired. Remove the skillet from the heat and serve. Fresh Parmesan cheese and toasted garlic bread are nice accompaniments!! Maybe some wine?
Bon apptit!