Shrimp Scampi Linguine

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 4 servings linguine, for 4 people
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 oz unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
• 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 5 tablespoons white wine
• 6 cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
• Salt, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• Squirts of lemon juice
• 1/2 heaping teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Chopped parsley
• Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

Preparation

Step 1

Heat up a pot of water, cook the linguine according to the instructions on the package.

Sprinkle the cayenne pepper to the shrimp. Set aside.

Heat up a saute pan and add the butter. When the butter melts, add the olive oil. Stir in the garlic, lightly saute until aromatic before adding the shrimp into the pan. Saute the shrimp until half cooked and then add the white wine, salt, and sugar. Add the cherry tomatoes and linguine into the pot, stir to combine well. When the shrimp is completely cooked, add a few squirts of the lemon juice, black pepper, and chopped parsley to the linguine, toss to mix well, dish out and serve immediately with some shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.