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Shrimp Scampi with Linguini

I have major spring fever. With the weather getting warmer here in Wilmington, and the days getting longer, I love whipping up these kinds of dishes.

The Ingredients-

1 box of linguini
1 lb of shrimp
1 lg shallot
5 cloves of garlic chopped
4 tbsp of olive oil
4 tbsp of butter
1 lemon
Chopped parsley
1/2 cup of dry white wine
1 tsp of red pepper flakes
salt/pepper
Parmesan cheese

Making it happen-

Boil linguini in large pot until al dente.

Peel shrimp and sprinkle with salt/pepper. In large skillet, combine 2 tbsp of butter and 2 tbsp of olive oil. Sauté shallot until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Toss in red pepper flakes. Throw in shrimp and sauté until they turn pink. Remove from pan. Add white wine, the juice of your lemon, remaining butter, and olive oil. When mixture is reduced by half, add in shrimp and pasta. Reserve pasta water if dish becomes dry. Toss with chopped parsley and parmesan cheese. Serve with bread and a nice white wine.