Shrimp Scampi w/ Linguini Pasta

This past week I cook shrimp scampi with linguini pasta and I put a garlic and basil wine sauce over it. It turned out awesome, as I might add. Here are the ingredients and preparations:

·       1 pound linguini

·       4 tablespoons butter

·       4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

·       2 shallots, finely diced

·       2 cloves garlic, minced

·       Pinch red pepper flakes, optional

·       1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

·       Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

·       1/2 cup dry white wine

·       Juice of 1 lemon

·       1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves

For the pasta, put a large pot of water on the stove to boil. When it has come to the boil, add a couple of tablespoons of salt and the linguini. Stir to make sure the pasta separates; cover. When the water returns to a boil, cook for about 6 to 8 minutes or until the pasta is not quite done. Drain the pasta.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute the shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) until the shallots are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; add them to the pan and cook until they have turned pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan; set aside and keep warm. Add wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil. When the butter has melted, return the shrimp to the pan along with the parsley and cooked pasta. Stir well and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over a bit more olive oil and serve immediately.

Here is the wine sauce that I used on top of my shrimp.

• 2 heads of Garlic
• ½ bunch of basil coarse chopped
• 1 cube butter
• 1 lemon
• White wine

Cut the tops off the garlic heads and roast until brown and tender.

In a hot pan melt the butter then add the garlic meat and basil. Add the juice of one lemon plus some of the zest. Sauté until basil is wilted and flavors are combined. Add white wine to taste and to make enough sauce to coat the pasta.

Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat the pasta with the sauce.

Now I hope you will enjoy this new incredible meal.