Angel Hair With Shrimp, Basil, And Toasted Pine Nut

Name: Angel Hair With Shrimp, Basil, And Toasted Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb angel hair pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled,tails left on,deveined,and rinsed (35 to 40 per lb.); 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 3/4 teaspoon hot chili flakes; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; salt; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 cups fresh basil leaves, slivered; 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

Servings: persons

1 lb angel hair pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled,tails left on,deveined,and rinsed (35 to 40 per lb.)
3 tablespoons minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon hot chili flakes
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
salt
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups fresh basil leaves, slivered
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

1
In a 6- to 8-quart pan over high heat, bring about 4 quarts water to a boil; add angel hair and cook, stirring occasionally, just until tender to bite, 3 to 4 minutes.
2
Drain pasta, reserving about 1/3 cup cooking liquid; return pasta to pan.
3
Meanwhile, large frying pan over medium-high heat, melt butter with olive oil.
4
Add shrimp, garlic, chili flakes, pepper, salt; stir for 2 minutes.
5
Add wine; stir often until shrimp are opaque.
6
Cook 2 more minutes.
7
Stir in basil.
8
Pour shrimp mixture into pan with cooked pasta; mix gently.
9
If mixture is too dry, add reserved pasta-cooking liquid.
10
Divide evenly among four wide, shallow bowls.
11
Add salt to taste.
12
Top with pine nuts.
13
And Grated cheese.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb angel hair pasta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled,tails left on,deveined,and rinsed (35 to 40 per lb.), and more.

Yes, Angel Hair With Shrimp, Basil, And Toasted Pine Nuts falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Angel Hair With Shrimp, Basil, And Toasted Pine Nuts

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