Shrimp Scampi With Linguine

Submitted by KathyP53

"This version for 4 can be adjusted for spiciness according to the amount of red pepper flakes. I prefer the 1/2 tsp. Some folks might like less. Either way it's delicious."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• salt
• 3⁄4 lb dried linguine
• 12 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 12 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• fresh ground black pepper
• 2 cups white wine
• 1⁄2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
• 1 grated lemon, juice and zest of

directions

1. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente 9-10 minutes. Ladle out and reserve 3/4 cup of pasta water, then drain linguine.
2. Meanwhile, combine 4 tbsp buuter, oil, pepper flakes, and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp, season to taste with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp is just pink but completely cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside.
3. Return skillet to medium-high heat. Add wine and cook, stirring ans scraping bottom of skillet to release any browned bits, until sauce has thickened, 8-10 minutes.
4. Return shrimp to skillet along with cooked linguine and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water; toss well. Add remaining butter, parsley, lemon zest and juice, and reserved pasta water. Cook until sauce has thickened slightly, 1-2 minutes more. Serve immediately.