Linguine - Shrimp & Sugar Snap Pods

By Kwasome

Prep Time: 20 Min
Cook Time:10 Min
Ready In:30 Min

Ingredients

• 1/2 (16 ounce) package uncooked linguini pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon chili oil
• 3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 pound sugar snap pea pods
• 2 large clove garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons reserved pasta water
• 1-1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 1-1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1

1.) Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid.
2.) Heat the olive oil and chili oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Mix in the shrimp, pea pods, and garlic. Cook and stir 2 minutes, until shrimp are almost opaque. Remove from heat, and set aside.
3.) Pour the wine into the wok, and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by 1/3. Return shrimp, peas, and garlic to the wok, and stir in the reserved pasta water. Continue to cook and stir until shrimp are opaque. Remove wok from heat, and mix in the butter, lemon juice, and basil. Toss with the cooked pasta to serve.