Summer Shrimp Scampi With Linguini

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb linguine
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large shallot, finely diced
• 5 garlic cloves, sliced thin
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail on
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups grape tomatoes, quartered
• 1/2 cup wine
• 1/2 cup basil pesto
• 1 lemon, zested & juiced

Recipe

• 1 for the pasta, bring a large pot of water to boil. when it comes to a boil add a couple tablespoons salt and the linguini. stir to separate pasta, cover & cook 6-8 minutes or until not quite done. drain the pasta & reserve about a cup of the liquid.
• 2 if using frozen shrimp, defrost them in a strainer under cold running water.
• 3 meanwhile in a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. saute the shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes until the shallots are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. season the shrimp with salt & pepper; add them to the pan and cook til they have heated through (or turned pink), about 2-3 minutes. remove shrimp from the pan; set aside and keep watm. add the wine, pesto and lemon juice and bring to a boil. add 2 tablespoons of butter. when the butter has melted, return the shrimp to the pan along with the linguini & reserved pasta water. toss well and season with salt and pepper . top with lemon zest and serve immediately.