Shrimp Scampi

Name: Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients: 1 pound linguini; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 shallot; 3 cloves of garlic; 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes; 1 pound large shrimp; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1/4 cup parsley

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 pound linguini
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot
3 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 pound large shrimp
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup parsley

Directions

1

Cook linguine according to directions in salted water.
2

In a pan large enough to hold the final meal, melt 2 tablespoons butter in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-low heat. Saute the shallots,garlic, and red pepper flakes until the shallots are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
3

Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; add them to the pan and cook until they have turned pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan; set aside and keep warm.
4

Add wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Drizzle in a tablespoon of olive oil.
5

Add the parsley, lemon zest and cooked pasta to pan. Lay the shrimp on top and serve.