# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Pasta
03 - 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 small shallot, finely chopped
06 - Zest of 1 lemon
07 - Juice of 1 lemon
08 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ Sauce & Fats
09 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
12 - 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
→ Seasonings
13 - 1/2 tsp salt, plus more for pasta water
14 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
15 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Garnish
16 - Lemon wedges
17 - Extra chopped parsley
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
02 - Pat shrimp and chicken dry; season with salt and black pepper.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 4–5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
04 - Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet; cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Transfer to plate with chicken.
05 - Reduce heat to medium; melt 2 tbsp butter in skillet. Sauté shallot and garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
06 - Add white wine (if using) to skillet and reduce for 1 minute, then stir in chicken broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes.
07 - Return chicken and shrimp to skillet; add cooked pasta and toss to combine, incorporating reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired sauce consistency.
08 - Stir in parsley and crushed red pepper flakes; adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges and additional parsley.
