Simple Shrimp Scampi Linguini
INGREDIENTS
- 5 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ Cup finely chopped white onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 24 medium cooked shrimp, devained, cleaned, shell removed (fresh or frozen)
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ Cup chicken broth or white wine
- 2 pinches salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh pepper
- 1 lb linguini fini dry pasta noodles
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ Cup fresh chives chopped
DIRECTIONS
- Place butter and olive oil into a large 5 qt skillet or other large pot over medium heat. Once melted and hot saute onion for 3-5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic for 60 seconds then stir in shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and cook 4-6 minutes or until pink and firm and cooked through. Stir in lemon juice and chicken broth. Reduce heat to low and set aside.
- 2. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and stir into shrimp. Stir in 2 Tablespoons butter, parsley and chives. Serve and enjoy!
- **The tails on the shrimp look nice for the picture, but in reality I cut them off before serving so you can dig in without worrying about the tails, Enjoy!**


