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Quick Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta on a plate

Quick Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz angel hair pasta
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, about 3 minutes; drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds.
  4. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink.
  5. Pour in wine or broth and lemon juice; simmer 1 minute.
  6. Toss pasta with shrimp, add parsley and reserved pasta water to loosen sauce.
  7. Taste, adjust salt, serve immediately.