Mmmm Fast Nc Shrimp Scampi

DH was in a rush to head out & I had these lovely jumbo fresh NC shrimp I wanted to cook up. Got this on the table in 25 minutes. Shell the shrimp & prep the vegies while the water boils for pasta & the meal is just about done! Serve with crusty warm bread & green salad with balsamic vinagrette. Mmmm! ps - Buster approves!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 4  garlic cloves, pressed
• 1  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 14  ounces artichokes, water-packed canned (or frozen)
• 1  lb shrimp, fresh (NC or North American harvested)
• 3  roma tomatoes, diced
• 1  cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 16  ounces  thin spaghetti

Directions

1. Set water for pasta to boil.
2. In a large skillet, add butter, olive oil, pressed garlic & hot pepper to saute until garlic is fragrant, taking care not to burn garlic.
3. Using scissors, cut artichoke hearts into quarters & drop into skillet.
4. Add shrimp & saute until just turning opaque, then add tomatoes & parsley. Saute another minute while draining pasta.
5. Add contents of skillet to drained pasta in pot. Salt to taste. Toss & serve.