Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta

Name: Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 340 g angel hair pasta; 450 g shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed; 60 g unsalted butter, divided; 30 ml olive oil; 6 each garlic, minced; 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes; 120 ml white wine, dry, such as pinot grigio; 30 ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 15 g parsley, chopped; 30 g parmesan cheese, grated, for serving; 2 tsp kosher salt, divided, plus more for pasta water; 0.5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

A classic Italian-American dish featuring succulent shrimp in a garlicky white wine butter sauce, tossed with delicate angel hair pasta. Perfect for a quick yet elegant weeknight dinner.

⏱ 10 min prep · 15 min cook · easy

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Ingredients

340 g angel hair pasta
450 g shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed
60 g unsalted butter divided
30 ml olive oil
6 garlic minced
2 ml red pepper flakes
120 ml white wine dry, such as pinot grigio
30 ml lemon juice freshly squeezed
15 g parsley chopped
30 g parmesan cheese grated, for serving
10 ml kosher salt divided, plus more for pasta water
2 ml black pepper freshly ground

Nutritionper serving (4 total: 1390 kcal)

Calories	350
Protein	30g
Fat	22g
Carbs	4g
Fiber	0g
Sugar	0.5g
Sodium	1420mg

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Method

1
Boiling
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. The water should be salty like the sea.
2
Boiling
Add the angel hair pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 4-5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏲ 4 min 30s
3
While the pasta cooks, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with 1 teaspoon salt and the black pepper.
4
Searing
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter with the olive oil. When the butter is foaming, add the shrimp in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink and are just opaque. Remove the shrimp to a plate.
⏲ 2 min
5
Sautéing
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. The garlic should be golden but not browned.
⏲ 45s
6
Reducing
Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the sauce simmer and reduce slightly, about 2-3 minutes, until it has thickened slightly and smells fragrant.
⏲ 2 min 30s
7
Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta well. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce, along with the seared shrimp and any accumulated juices. Toss everything together over medium heat, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to create a silky sauce that coats the pasta.
8
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
9
Serve immediately in warm bowls, topped with grated parmesan cheese and an extra sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.