Shrimp Scampi with Linguine

            If you like simple, easy, elegant and down right delicious. I have a perfect recipe
                   for you. It's a all time favorite of mine, that my entire family enjoys.

  I just made this the other day and seeing this image is making me crave it all over again.

Shrimp Scampi With Linguine

1 pound fresh shrimp or 1 pound uncooked frozen peeled and deveined ( thawed )

1 box linguine

1 stick of butter

8 tablespoons olive oil

4 shallots, minced

5 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 cup of white wine or chicken broth

2 lemons, juiced

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

fresh parsley

1) Salt water and cook linguine. In a saucepan melt 4 tablespoons butter and

4 tablespoons olive oil. Cook shallots, garlic and red pepper flakes until

onions are soft. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and add the to pan and 

cook 3/4 of the way. Then take them out and sit aside. Add white wine and

lemon juice to the pan and bring to a boil.

2) Then add remaining butter and olive oil. When combined add shrimp

back into the pan with parsley.

3) Mix sauce and shrimp to the linguine. Add a cup of parmesan cheese.

Serve with a loaf of crusty bread and a nice glass of pinot.