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Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta

Quick and Savory Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta Delight

This Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta is a quick, flavorful dish that brings a cozy Italian meal to your weeknight dinner in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Angel Hair Pasta Cooks quickly, providing a light texture.
For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Large Shrimp Look for ez-peel or peeled/deveined.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Adds richness; vegetable oil can be used as an alternative.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic gives the best flavor.
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adds a spicy kick.
  • 1 cup White Wine Use a dry variety like Chardonnay.
  • 1 each Lemon Both juice and zest are needed.
  • 4 tbsp Butter Brings creaminess to the sauce.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Adds freshness and is great as a garnish.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Start by thawing your large shrimp in a bowl of cold water for about 10 minutes. Once thawed, shell and devein them, ensuring they're clean and ready for cooking.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to package instructions, typically for around 3-4 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prepared shrimp and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until they turn opaque.
  4. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add an additional tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Toss in minced garlic, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute.
  5. Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, raising the heat to high to reduce the liquid for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the butter until melted. Add reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency and reintroduce the sautéed shrimp. Toss in the drained angel hair pasta.
  7. Finish with fresh parsley and lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect shrimp should be just opaque and curled. Reserve pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency. Fresh garlic elevates flavor; use good quality dry white wine for depth.

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