Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe

Name: Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp (raw, 20 to 25 per lb); 4 large garlic cloves, left unpeeled and forced through a garlic press; 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3/4 lb capellini (angel-hair pasta); 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp (raw, 20 to 25 per lb)
4 large garlic cloves, left unpeeled and forced through a garlic press
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 lb capellini (angel-hair pasta)
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1
Bring a 6- to 8-quart pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saute shrimp, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes, and transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
3
Add garlic to oil remaining in skillet along with red pepper flakes, wine, salt, and pepper and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Add butter to skillet, stirring until melted, and stir in shrimp. Remove skillet from heat.
4
Cook pasta in boiling water until just tender, about 3 minutes.
5
Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander.
6
Toss pasta well with shrimp mixture and parsley in large bowl, adding some of reserved cooking water if necessary to keep moist.

531

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp (raw, 20 to 25 per lb), 4 large garlic cloves, left unpeeled and forced through a garlic press, 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Scampi Pasta 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.

Shrimp Scampi Pasta

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