Easy Shrimp Scampi
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb angel hair pasta cooked per the package to al dente
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup white wine or chicken broth
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1 ½ lbs large fresh shrimp peeled and deveined, tails intact
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 Tbsp fresh chopped Italian parsley
- fresh lemon slices for garnishing
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water per package instructions until al dente. Drain well just before serving.
- To make shrimp: Heat oil in a large 12 inch skillet. Add onion. Saute over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes until softened. Add garlic cooking for 1 minute longer.
- To the skillet add white wine or broth and butter. Simmer for 5-7 minutes over medium until slightly reduced.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes over medium-high or until pink and fully cooked through. Do not overcook.
- Drizzle shrimp with fresh lemon juice and toss.
- Transfer drained pasta to plate and top with shrimp mixture garnishing with parsley and lemon slices.
- Serve immediately garnished with parsley and lemon slices.