Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
Charlene
Shrimp smothered in garlic and butter.
ingredients
- 2 pounds of medium sized shrimp peeled and deveined. Leave the tails on for added flavor.
- 1 pound of linguine
- 1 bunch of long green onions chopped
- 4 large cloves of garlic chopped
- 2 Tbs of butter
- 1 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup of chicken broth
- 1/2 cup of dry white wine
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (optional)
- 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup of parsley
- 2 lemons quartered
directions
- 1
Heat butter and oil in a large skillet. Add onions and shrimp for 1 minute. Add garlic for another minute.
- 2
Turn shrimp over and sprinkle with salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook for one minute.
- 3
Add wine and broth and reduce for about 1 minute.
- 4
Finish with the whipping cream if desired. (It’s delicious).
- 5
In a large pot boil 6 quarts of water and cook linguine for about 10 minutes. Drain and top with scampi.
notes
Serve sprinkled with parsley and lemon wedges on the side.
Source: Char Wolfe
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