Scampi con Linguine e Limone | |
Shrimp with Linguine and Lemon | |
Serves 4 | |
1 lb large shrimp, in the shell | |
7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil | |
3 large cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half lengthwise | |
1 small dried red hot pepper, cut in half lengthwise | |
3/4 pound linguine | |
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt | |
Freshly ground black pepper | |
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice | |
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest | |
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley | |
In a medium saucepan, bring about 6 cups of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook just until the shells turn pink, about 2-3 min. Drain the shrimp in a colander and cool. Shell and de-vein the shrimp, then cut in half lengthwise, but not through the tail, and set aside. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil with the garlic and red pepper. Sauté very slowly, pressing on the garlic and pepper with a wooden spoon to extract juice. Remove and discard the garlic when it starts to soften and turn golden. Remove the pepper when soft and discard. Set skillet aside. | |