Ingredients

  • 8 ounces bucatini noodles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 pound large shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced

Method

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
  • Add the bucatini and cook according to package directions for al dente.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the shallots, garlic, red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper.
  • Saute until fragrant, about 1 minute, then stir the ingredients and increase the heat.
  • Add the wine and butter, about 1/2 tablespoon at a time.
  • Bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Stir in the shrimp and cook on each side until pink and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Toss in the cooked bucatini, parsley, tarragon and lemon juice.