Shrimp Scampi
This Shrimp Scampi is the perfect easy pasta recipe that comes together in just about 30 minutes. It's delicious comfort food!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces angel hair pasta cooked according to package instructions (1/2 cup cooking water reserved)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 small shallots diced fine (about 1/2 a cup)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound shirmp peeled and deveined, and patted dry
- 3 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley for serving
- fresh parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a roaring boil. Add in 2 teaspoons of kosher salt. Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Just before draining the pasta, reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the garlic, shallots, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the shallots are transluncent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Cook until they have just turned pink, about 1 to 2 minutes, then flipped and 1 to 2 more minutes on the other side. Be careful not to over cook the shrimp. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- Add the wine to the pan and scrape up the brown bits. Bring to a boil. Add in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and butter. Once melted, remove the skillet from the heat and toss in the shrimp, pasta, and lemon juice. Add enough reserved pasta water to thin out the sauce.
- Add in the fresh parsley and parmesan cheese, serve and enjoy!