How To Make Linguine with Coastal Carolina Shrimp, Peppers, Yellow Tomato, Lemon, & Basil - Best Recipe | Charleston Magazine

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs. kosher salt
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 5 large garlic cloves, smashed
• 1-2 jalapeños, sliced into rings (vary amount according to heat preference and potency of the pepper), or substitute pepper of your choice
• 12-16 oz. coastal Carolina shrimp, peeled, deveined, and sliced in half lengthwise
• 2 medium yellow tomatoes, diced to medium size (approximately the size of a rolling die)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 lb. linguine *reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, after the pasta is done
• Juice of 1 lemon (zest optional)
• 3 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup torn basil leaves