Linguini with Tarragon Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 16 oz box linguini
• 4 lb raw shrimp
• 1 leek, sliced
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2-3 sprigs tarragon
• pinch saffron (optional)
• 1/2 cup dry white wine

Preparation

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add pasta to boiling water.
2. Using a large skillet, melt 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat.
3. Add leek, garlic and onion.  Saute until translucent.
4. Add shrimp, tarragon and saffron. Cook until shrimp begins to pink, about 3-5 minutes.
5. Remove shrimp from the skillet.
6. Deglaze the pan with the wine.  Add the remaining butter.  Reduce the heat, and allow it to thicken.
7. Return shrimp to the sauce.
8. Drain pasta and add to the skillet.
9. Mix pasta and shrimp together and serve.