Shrimp scampi has never been so easy as this baked version, which is tossed with linguine and served.

Linguine with Baked Scampi

3/4 cup butter

1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 large garlic cloves, finely minced

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

12 ounces linguine, cooked according to package directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
2. Put butter in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish and place in oven until butter melts. Add shrimp, garlic and lemon juice to butter and stir to blend. Return dish to oven and bake shrimp 3 minutes. Mix in parsley and bake until shrimp is just cooked through, about 2 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Place linguine in large serving bowl. Spoon shrimp mixture over and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Serves 4.