Simple Shrimp Scampi

How to make Simple Shrimp Scampi Recipe - Shrimp scampi is a simple and flavorful way to enjoy shrimp. Butter, lemon, and garlic make for a zesty sauce for this simple dinner. There are many ways you can buy shrimp fresh or frozen, with or without tails, peeled or unpeeled, deveined and not deveined. I generally buy fresh or frozen that is peeled and deveined. This makes life a little easier when preparing dinner. Have the kids help measure out the onions and add them to the pot with the shrimp. Serve with a simple salad.

Ingredients:
1 pound linguini
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1⁄2 cup finely chopped white onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1⁄2 pounds medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1⁄2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1⁄4 cup chopped fresh chives

Method:
1. Cook the linguini according to the package directions, drain, and run under cool water to stop the cooking.

2. Heat 5 tablespoons of the butter and the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the shrimp, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until hot, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the chicken broth and lemon juice and stir to combine. Add the parsley, chives, and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and stir to combine. Spoon the shrimp and sauce over the linguini. Serve immediately.