Orange Shrimp Scampi

• 1 lb linguine
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/3 cup shallot, chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) package small shrimp, peeled & deveined (60-80)
• sea salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 large fresh orange, juiced & zest of half
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
• 1/3 cup fresh basil leaf, chiffonade

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
2. In the meantime, in a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoons butter and when hot, add the garlic and cook until lightly browned about 1 minute Add in the shallots and cook until soft about 1 minute Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, 3 to 5 minute Remove and set aside.
3. To the skillet over high heat, add the wine, orange juice, orange zest and thyme and deglaze the skillet. Bring to a boil, lower heat to low and simmer 1 minute Return the shrimp, add in the remaining oil, butter and basil and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper if needed, heat through; adding the pasta water if needed. Plate and serve over pasta.

linguine, extra virgin olive oil, unsalted butter, garlic, shallot, shrimp, salt, fresh ground black pepper, white wine, fresh orange, thyme, fresh basil leaf

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/orange-shrimp-scampi-520728 (may not work)