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Shrimp Scampi

Author Jacqueline

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb thin spaghetti
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 T butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 3 T chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
  • In a large skillet. melt the butter with 1 T olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the butter and cook until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the wine, lemon and shrimp to the pan and sauté until the shrimp are cooked through, 4-5 minutes.
  • Use tongs to move the pasta, coated with the cooking water, to the skillet. Toss the skillet until the pasta is coated with the sauce. Toss in the parsley and serve.