Ingredients:
8 oz linguine or your preferred pasta
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cook Linguine:
Cook the linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
2. Prepare Shrimp:
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
3. Sauté Shrimp:
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
4. Make the Scampi Sauce:
In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant but not browned.
5. Deglaze with Wine (Optional):
If using white wine, pour it into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Allow it to simmer for 1-2 minutes.
6. Add Lemon Zest and Juice:
Add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the skillet. Stir to combine with the garlic and oil mixture.
7. Combine Shrimp and Pasta:
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing them in the scampi sauce until they are well-coated.
8. Add Linguine:
Add the cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing everything together. If needed, add some of the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce.
9. Season and Garnish:
Season the Shrimp Scampi Linguine with additional salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
10. Serve:
Serve the Shrimp Scampi Linguine immediately, optionally topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
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