Make It Monday - Shrimp Scampi - 6/21/10

I found this delicious recipe from Annie's Eats,
it's one of my favorite places to find recipes.

I made it for the hubby for Father's Day yesterday.
It was delish, the only thing I suggest is go easy on the Lemon Zest,
I put a little too much and it turned out a little bitter.
But overall it was simple, easy, and delicious!
Enjoy!

Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients:
3/4 lb. linguine
4 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 tbsp. olive oil
4 cloves minced garlic
1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1½ tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. pepper
3-4 tbsp. chopped flat leaf parsley
Zest of ½ a lemon
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ lemon, sliced thinly into half-rounds
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes

Directions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.

Meanwhile, in a 12-inch skillet or sauté pan, melt the butter and olive oil together over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute, just until golden and fragrant. Add the shrimp to the pan in an even layer and season with the salt and pepper. As soon as the down-facing side of the shrimp turns pink, flip with tongs to cook the second side evenly. As soon as the shrimp is pink and opaque, remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon slices and red pepper flakes.

As soon as the pasta is cooked and drained, return to the pot. Add the sauce to the pot, and toss to combine. Serve immediately in warmed bowls.

Note: I added fresh Parmesan Reggiano to the tops of each bowl,
it added an extra bit of delectable saltiness.
::Source: Recipe and photo courtesy of Annie's Eats::