Monday, September 9, 2013

Shrimp Scampi



  • 1 lb linguini
  • 4 TB butter
  • 4 TB extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 shallots, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 C chicken broth
  • parsley, chopped, to taste

Cook pasta al dente.  In large skillet, melt 2 TB butter in 2 TB olive oil over med- high heat.  Saute' shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes 3-4 minutes.  Season shrimp with salt and pepper; add to pan and cook until pink, 2-3 minutes.  Remove shrimp from pan, set aside, and keep warm.  Add broth and lemon juice to skillet and bring to boil.  Add 2 TB butter and 2 TB olive oil.  After butter melts, return shrimp to the pan; add parsley and stir in pasta.  Season with salt and pepper.

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