Linguine with Shrimp Scampi
Linguine with Shrimp Scampi might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 3. One portion of this dish contains about 46g of protein, 41g of fat, and a total of 913 calories. A mixture of pepper flakes, kosher salt, vegetable oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the lemon zest you could follow this main course with the Orange Marmalade Cookies with Orange Zest Icing as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes.
Instructions
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Drizzle some oil in a large pot of boiling salted water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and the linguine, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or according to the directions on the package.
Meanwhile, in another large (12-inch), heavy-bottomed pan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium-low heat.
Saute for 1 minute. Be careful, the garlic burns easily!
Add the shrimp, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, and the pepper and saute until the shrimp have just turned pink, about 5 minutes, stirring often.
Remove from the heat, add the parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon slices, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine.
When the pasta is done, drain the cooked linguine and then put it back in the pot. Immediately add the shrimp and sauce, toss well, and serve.