Recipe of the Week: Shrimp Scampi with Pasta

Indulge in the delicious simplicity of our Shrimp Scampi with Pasta, a timeless classic that promises to delight your taste buds! This exquisite dish features succulent shrimp sautéed to perfection in a rich, garlicky butter sauce, delicately seasoned with a hint of red pepper flakes for a slight kick. Tossed with al dente pasta, each forkful offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, crowned with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon for an extra zest. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner yet elegant enough for entertaining guests, our Shrimp Scampi with Pasta is sure to impress. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this gourmet experience in the comfort of your own home!

Estimated Cooking Time:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes 
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

Serving Size: 6 servings

Ingredients: 

• 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 shallots, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (Optional)
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pinch kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Step 1: Gather ingredients
2. Step 2: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook linguine in boiling water until nearly tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain.
3. Step 3: Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Step 4: Cook and stir shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the hot butter and oil until shallots are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Step 5: Season shrimp with kosher salt and black pepper; add to the skillet and cook until pink, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and keep warm.
6. Step 6: Pour white wine and lemon juice into skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
7. Step 7: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet, stir 2 tablespoons olive oil into butter mixture, and bring to a simmer.
8. Step 8: Toss linguine, shrimp, and parsley in the butter mixture until coated; season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil to serve.
9. Step 9: Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)