Steak_lover01
Culinary Explorer
Greetings, fellow food lovers! Today, I'm thrilled to share one of my all-time favorite recipes: Shrimp Scampi Linguine. This dish is a true masterpiece of simplicity and flavor, featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic-infused butter and tossed with tender linguine. Trust me, with each bite, you'll be transported to culinary heaven! So, roll up your sleeves and let's get cooking! 
Ingredients
- 1 pound linguine noodles , white or wheat
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 pound large shrimp , about 20 shrimp, peeled and deveined
- salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley , chopped
- lemon zest , from ½ of a large lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice , about 2 lemons
- 1/2 lemon , thinly sliced in half-rounds
- crushed red pepper flakes , to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add a little bit of oil and salt to the boiling water and cook the linguine according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, season the shrimp with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Add the butter and olive oil to an extra-large skillet over medium-low. Once the butter has melted, add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the shrimp and sauté just until they turn pink, about 4-5 minutes, tossing often.
- Remove from the heat and add the parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon slices, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
- When the pasta is cooked, drain the water and add the noodles to the sauté pan.
- Top with fresh parmesan cheese and toss everything gently to combine. Serve.
