Shrimp Scampi

All I can say is HOLY MOLY......this is fantastic!!!!!!!! You must try. This super recipe is easy to make but looks like it took time and skill.....look like a superstar chef with this recipe. Make it for your husband, light some candles, pop open, in my case, the sparkling grape juice and have a wonderful romantic dinner at home!!! Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Vegetable oil
Kosher salt
1 pounds linguine
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 plum tomatoes(quartered then chopped)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
hot red pepper flakes, your preference of amount

Directions

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. Add the garlic. Sauté for 1 minute. Be careful, the garlic burns easily! Add the shrimp, tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of salt, and the pepper and sauté 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.