Linguine with Shrimp Scampi

This seafood recipe, Linguine with Shrimp Scampi, leans on Canola/vegetable oil, Salt and butter. It makes 4 servings and takes about 34 minutes.

• Yield 4 servings
• Ready in 34 minutes
• Prep 20 minutes
• Cook 14 minutes

Ingredients

• Canola/vegetable oil
• Salt
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 9 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/3 cup chopped parsley
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 lemon (thinly sliced into rounds)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 12 ounces linguine

Instructions

1. Drizzle some oil in a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the linguine and cook until al dente, 7-10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in another large heavy bottomed pan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium low heat.
3. Add the garlic. Sautè for 1 minute. Don’t burn the garlic. Add the shrimp, salt and pepper and sautè just until shrimp turns pink, five minutes.
4. Remove from heat. Add parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon slices and red pepper. Toss to combine. Drain pasta and toss with sauce and serve.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.