Shrimp Scampi Linguini

Greek-style pasta dish. Pictured above (on right) with spanakopita (on left).

Total time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1kg linguini
• 1kg medium or large shrimp, peeled and de-veined with tails removed
• 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 3 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 3 sprigs oregano, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
• 1 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
2. Place a large pot of water on the stove to boil. Salt water and cook pasta to al dente.
3. Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a deep skillet and cook garlic on medium heat until browned (3 minutes).
4. Add shrimp and cook on medium heat (3 minutes).
5. Add red pepper flakes, lemon zest, oregano, olives, and wine and cook on medium heat (2 minutes).
6. Add lemon juice and 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water to skillet. Remove from heat.
7. When pasta is cooked to al dente, drain water and add pasta to skillet.
8. Toss with parsley and feta. Feta will melt onto pasta.
9. Top with chopped olives and serve.

Family Ratings

• McM: 3/5, very tasty though oregano creates a strong flavor

Original recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/greek-style-shrimp-scampi-and-linguini-recipe.html