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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Don’t let it brown!
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Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes per side. Don't overcrowd; cook in batches if needed.
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Pour in white wine and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, allowing alcohol to cook off.
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Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss to coat. Add parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (if using).
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Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan and fresh parsley. A squeeze of extra lemon juice is nice too!