Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

About 12-14 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (
3 Tbsp - 1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white wine (I used pinot grigio)
zest of one lemon
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Crushed red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley 1
1-2 Tbsp unsalted butter
Salt and pepper
1/3 box of long pasta

Directions
1. Boil and salt water and cook pasta according to package directions. Before draining, reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.
2. Heat oil over med-med high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Saute until pink and firm (about 1-2 minutes - do not overcook). Remove shrimp and set aside.
3. Add minced garlic to pan and saute until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
4. Add lemon juice and wine. Cook to reduce just a pinch.
5. Add crushed red pepper (to taste), lemon zest and parsley.6. Add butter and cook until just melted.7. Return shrimp to pan. Transfer drained pasta to pan. Mix together.8. Add as much of the reserved pasta water as is needed until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.