Teresa's Recipes
Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta
Experience a taste of Italy with this classic Italian-American dish. It perfectly merges succulent shrimp, aromatic garlic, tangy lemon, and fresh parsley in a light, flavorful butter and white wine sauce. This delightful symphony of flavors is served over delicate strands of angel hair pasta, creating a dish that is as indulgent as it is comforting. This recipe is a tribute to the culinary creativity of Italian immigrants who adapted their traditional scampi recipe using locally available ingredients in America, thus creating the Shrimp Scampi we know and love today.
Ingredients
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup, chopped Fresh Parsley
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1/2 cup White Wine
- 1 pound, peeled and deveined Shrimp
- 4 cloves, minced Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 8 ounces Angel Hair Pasta
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Sugar: 2g
Instructions
- Cook the angel hair pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is completely melted.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until it becomes fragrant. This should take about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook the shrimp until they turn pink, which should take about 2-3 minutes per side. Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.
- Pour the white wine and lemon juice into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes so that the alcohol in the wine can evaporate.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Stir in the chopped parsley and season the mixture with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- To serve, divide the cooked angel hair pasta among the plates. Top each serving of pasta with the shrimp and sauce.
Tips
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the skillet along with the garlic.
- For added richness, top the dish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese just before serving.