Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Name: Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Ingredients: 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed); 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt ((use 1/2 teaspoon table salt)); 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more, for cooking shrimp); 3 tablespoons olive oil (for making the sauce); 1/4 cup minced garlic (about 10 cloves); 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1 cup sherry wine; 6 tablespoons butter (cut into pieces); 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 large lemons); 2 tablespoons parsley (and/or chives); 1 and 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest (from the same 2 large lemons); 12 ounces linguine pasta (optional, for serving); crusty french bread (optional, for serving)