Linguini with Scampi

1 (12 ounce) package linguini pasta

3/4 cup butter

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons lemon juice

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place the butter or margarine in 9x13 inch glass baking dish, and place in oven until butter melts. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and transfer to a large serving bowl. Stir the shrimp, garlic, and lemon juice into the melted butter. Return dish to oven. Bake for 3 minutes. Remove from the oven, and mix in parsley; continue baking until shrimp are opaque, about 2 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the shrimp and butter sauce over the linguini, and toss to coat the pasta. Serve immediately.