Linguine with Shrimp Scampi
Melanie
ingredients
- Vegetable oil
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 pounds linguini
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic (9 cloves)
- 2 pounds large shrimp (about 32) peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons)
- 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced in half-rounds
- 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
directions
- 1
Drizzle some oil in a large pot of boiling salted water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and the linguini, and cook for 7-10 minutes, or according to package directions.
- 2
Meanwhile, in another large, heavy bottomed pan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic. Sauté for 1 minute. (careful, garlic burns easily) Add the shrimp, 1/2 tablespoon salt, and pepper and sauté until shrimp have just turned pink, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat, Add the parsley, lemon juice, lemon slices, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine.
- 3
When the pasta is done, drain the cooked linguini and then put it back in the pot. Immediately add the shrimp and sauce, toss well and serve.
Source: Barefoot Contessa
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