Shrimp Scampi with Linguine

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds of medium sized shrimp peeled and deveined. Leave the tails on for added flavor.

• 1 pound of linguine

• 1 bunch of long green onions chopped

• 4 large cloves of garlic chopped

• 2 Tbls of butter

• 1 Tbls extra-virgin olive oil

• 1/4 cup of chicken broth

• 1/2 cup of dry white wine

• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (optional)

• 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

• 1/4 cup of parsley

• 2 lemons quartered

  PREPARATION

• Heat butter and oil in a large skillet.

• Add onions and shrimp for 1 minute.

• Add garlic for another minute.

• Turn shrimp over and sprinkle with salt,black pepper and red pepper flakes.

• Cook for one minute.

• Add wine and broth and reduce for about 1 minute.

• Finish with the whipping cream if desired.(It’s delicious)

• In a large pot boil 6 quarts of water and cook linguine for about 10 minutes.

• Drain and top with scampi.

  Serve sprinkled with parsley with lemon wedges on the side.