Shrimp Scampi (a variation of Mr. Food's)

By kawaibaby

Ingredients

• 1 pound linguine
• 1 1/2 sticks butter
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 shallot (minced)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
• lemon zest
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Cook linguine according to package directions; keep warm.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and heat oil until hot.

Add garlic, salt, and red pepper, shallot and garlic 1 to 2 minutes. (Do not brown.) Stir in shrimp and cook 3 to 4 minutes, just until pink. Stir in wine, lemon juice , zest and parsley; mix well. Serve immediately over warm linguine.