Shrimp Scampi | So Simple, So Elegant

Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Serves: 4-6

1 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp
1 lb. linguini
3 T unsalted butter
3 T extra virgin olive oil
½ C dry white wine
2 garlic cloves, minced
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper
1, lemon, juiced and zested
¼ C fresh chopped parsley
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in 2 T of kosher salt. Add your linguini and cook according to the package directions. When done, you will transfer the pasta directly to the sauce. Reserve the pasta water.

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add your olive oil, and red pepper flakes. When hot, add your shrimp, sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt and ground black pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Add your garlic and cook the shrimp 1 minute longer until pink and no longer translucent. Remove from the pan.

Add the wine and lemon to juice to pan, reduce for 1-2 minutes. Add in your butter and let it melt. Shut off the heat and stir in your lemon zest and parsley. Stir in your pasta, shrimp, and ½ C of the reserved pasta water. You’re ready to serve. Enjoy!

Note: you may to need to add more pasta water to thin out your sauce.