Shrimp scampi with tomato-basil linguine

For a simple, but special dinner, this is fantastic. The whole dish comes together in less than half an hour, about the time it takes to boil the water and cook the pasta. The shrimp is sauteed in olive oil and butter with garlic and red pepper flakes. When the shrimp is almost done, I add lemon zest and juice. I then toss the shrimp mixture with the cooked linguine and add chopped tomatoes and fresh basil. The final dish is bursting with flavour from the garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes. The tomatoes add freshness and cut the richness of the olive oil and butter. A perfectly balanced dish. Perfectly delicious...