Succulent Shrimp Scampi

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb angel hair pasta
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 2 shallots, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 roma tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 2 tablespoons capers

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 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.
• 3 peel,clean, and devain the shrimp. dust the shrimp in potato starch. season the shrimp with salt and pepper; add them to the pan and cook until they have turned pink, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• 4 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.