Shrimp Scampi

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails attached
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red chile flakes
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp. lemon zest
• 1 lb. thin spaghetti, cooked
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 3 tbsp. butter and oil in a 12″ skillet over medium-high heat; season shrimp with salt and pepper, and add to skillet. Cook, turning once, until beginning to turn pink, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate; set aside. Add chile flakes, garlic, and shallots to skillet; cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add wine, juice, and zest; cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add pasta, reserved shrimp and remaining butter; toss until evenly combined. Transfer to a serving platter; sprinkle with parsley.