Shrimp Scampi

This makes a great weeknight meal because there isn't too much prep involved and it's done in minutes.  My father makes the most amazing shrimp scampi and I had yet to try making it myself.  Harris Teeter had 2 lb easy peel shrimp on sale last week buy one get TWO free.  So, we have a lot of shrimp in the freezer right now.  I had all the ingredients in my fridge so I whipped this up last night.  It isn't an exact science, here is generally what I did (this makes 2 healthy servings).

~ 1 lb shrimp, defrosted and peeled

4 tbsp butter

dash of olive oil

salt, pepper

fresh green chilis (to taste)

10 cloves chopped garlic (yes, 10, we love garlic and it's great for fighting off colds this time of year)

1/4 cup chopped coriander

juice from 1/2 lemon plus some lemon zest

1/2 lb thin linguini

This is actually one of those dishes where you can make the sauce while the pasta boils.  Heat butter and olive oil in a wide pan, add garlic and allow the flavor to release but don't let it brown, toss in fresh chilis if you want the heat, toss in shrimp, salt, pepper, coriander and lemon juice and zest.  Drain pasta and toss with shrimp.  Garnish generously with parmesan.