Ready in 25 minutes, this is a perfect weeknight meal.

Remember to reserve a cup of pasta cooking water before you drain the cooked linguine.

Substitute chicken stock for the wine, if desired.

Easy Shrimp Scampi With Basil

Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

Ingredients

1/4cupplus 1 1/2 tsp.

Add 1/4 cup of the salt, and stir until dissolved.

Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes.

Reserve 1 cup cooking water; set aside with pasta.

Cook shrimp:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high.

Add shrimp; sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are partially opaque, about 30 seconds.

Add butter, lemon juice, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.

Stir in torn basil.

Top with lemon peel strips, basil leaves, and black pepper.