Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

½ lb. linguine pasta cooked according to package directions

½ tablespoons salt

1 tablespoon sugar

2 cups water

8 oz. medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined

3 tablespoons butter, divided

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Salt and pepper, to taste

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup dry white wine

1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice

fresh parsley and parmesan to garnish (optional)

Directions

Combine sugar, salt, and water in a medium bowl.  Rinse shrimp and add to the bowl to brine 15 minutes. Remove shrimp and pat dry.

Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over high heat.  Add shrimp, red chilis, salt, and pepper.  Sear shrimp on both sides approximately 1 to 2 minutes each side or until shrimp turns pink.  Remove from pan and set aside.

Reduce heat and add garlic.  Sweat over low heat 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add wine and lemon juice, turn heat up to high when sauce starts to bubble reduce heat and simmer to reduce sauce for 1 to 2 minutes more.

Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter.  Stir in until melted. 

Return shrimp to the pan and cook for 1 minute more. 

Serve tossed with linguine and garnished with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.