Ultimate Shrimp Scampi Linguini

This is a super simple recipe for shrimp scampi. Such a rich and elegant dish! For the white wine, I would recommend a Pinot Grigio. This is my take on a Tyler Florence recipe from Tyler's Ultimate!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb linguine, cooked and reserve 1 cup cooking liquid
• 4  tablespoons butter, divided
• 5  tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1  shallot, finely chopped
• 5  garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1  lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 1  lemon, juice of
• 3  tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1. Saute garlic, shallots and red pepper flakes in 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in large skillet.
2. Add shrimp to skillet, cooking until pink about 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan.
3. Add wine and lemon juice to skillet. When mixture comes to a boil, add 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil. When butter melts, return shrimp to pan and add parsley, cooked pasta and 1 cup pasta cooking liquid. Toss to combine.
4. To be extra fancy: drizzle a little more olive oil over finished dish!