Shrimp Scampi with Pasta

Ingredients
  • 1 lb raw Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz (1/2 package) Linguine or Angel Hair Pasta
  • 1/2 cup dry White Wine or Extra Dry Vermouth
  • 1/2 Onion, finely diced
  • 4 tbsp Butter, divided
  • 4 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Parsley Flakes
  • 1 tbsp ReaLemon lemon Juice or 1 Lemon juiced
  • 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper (optional)
  • Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper to taste
Directions
  • Prepare Pasta according to package directions.
  • Melt 2 tbsp Butter and EVOO in a large skillet over medium high heat
  • Cook and stir Onion, Garlic and Red Pepper flakes in the hot Butter and Oil until Onions are translucent – about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Season Shrimp with Kosher Salt and Black Pepper; add to the skillet and cook until Shrimp are just opaque, stirring occasionally – about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove Shrimp from skillet and keep warm.
  • Pour White Wine and Lemon Juice into skillet and bring to a boil while scraping any browned bits off the skillet with a wooden spoon.
  • Add 2 tbsp of Butter and 2 tbsp of EVOO into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
  • Add Pasta, Shrimp, and Parsley into the skillet, all the while stirring until the mixture is well coated; season with Kosher Salt and Black Pepper.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!