SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH LINGUINI (TYLER'S ULTIMATE)

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH LINGUINI (TYLER'S ULTIMATE) image

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound linguini
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 large shallot, finely diced
5 cloves garlic, sliced
Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
20 large shrimp, about 1 pound, peeled and
deveined, tail on
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves

Steps:

Prepare pasta until almost done. Drain, reserving 1 c. pasta water. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute the shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) until the shallots are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; add them to the pan and cook until they have turned pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan; set aside and keep warm. Add wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil.