Shrimp Scampi Linguine

So, I realize this is about 2 weeks after the fact, but here is the recipe that Scott made me for Valentines' Day with some pictures :) It was SO delicious, made lots of leftovers and Scott has decided it's his new "thing" to make it for me. He actually made it last weekend too!

Shrimp Scampi Linguine Pasta

From: Food Network

• 1 pound linguini
• 4 tablespoons butter (Halfed this)
  
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling (We halfed this)
  
• 2 shallots, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Pinch red pepper flakes, optional (NO MORE THAN A PINCH!!)
  
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (We used chicken the second time to be cheap, it was good, but not quite as good as the shrimpies!)
  
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves

Directions

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.

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. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; add them to the pan and cook until they have turned pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. 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.

This is the mess he made :) It was quite impressive... of course I helped clean up!

One thing that is cool about this recipe is I think it could easily incorporate other ingredients - if you have extra tomatoes or broccoli or WHATEVER, it could be added to this meal.