Quick and Easy Shrimp Scampi

Photo: The Culinary Chronicles

Ingredients

1/2 pound Linguine

1/2 pound Large Shrimp, cleaned and peeled

2 tablespoons Fresh Garlic, minced finely

1 teaspoon Lemon Zest

1/2 teaspoon Dried Chili Flakes

1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice

1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped

2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter

3 tablespoons Olive Oil

Kosher Salt and Pepper to taste

1/2 cup White Wine (optional)

Lemon Slices or Parsley Springs for Garnish (optional)

Preparation

Cook linguine according to the directions on the package, reserving a few tablespoons of the starchy pasta water.

Season shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and chili flakes and sauté for 2 minutes. Add shrimp and lemon zest. Cook shrimp on both sides until they turn pink—approximately 1-2 minutes on each side. Add lemon juice and parsley. Toss in cooked linguine, adding a tablespoon at a time of the pasta water until you reach desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with additional lemon slices or parsley springs.

If you would like a more saucy pasta dish, remove shrimp from skillet once they have turned pink. Add in ½ cup white wine and turn the heat to medium-high. Reduce the liquids for 4-5 minutes. Return shrimp to the pan and follow the rest of the recipe.