Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Feed your family this light, delicious pasta for dinner tonight. This easy Shrimp Scampi Pasta comes together in no time at all, and is a real favorite! Just the slightest tart mixed with a wonderfully savory flavor, makes this the perfect light meal.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 1 pound large 16-20 count raw shrimp , shelled and de-veined
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- Salt
- ½ cup of white wine or broth
- 2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Boil pasta as directed on package. Drain and set aside. You can also boil pasta while working on the shrimp and sauce.
- Heat your pan on high heat. Reduce to medium heat before adding anything.
- Add the butter and olive oil. Swirl in the pan until butter is melted.
- Stir in the minced garlic. Saute garlic for 1 minute.
- Toss the shrimp into the pan. Stir for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the wine or broth and stir to coat the shrimp with your sauce.
- Turn the heat back up to high and boil the sauce for about 2-3 minutes. Lay the shrimp out flat while the wine is boiling.
- After 2-3 minutes, turn the shrimp over and continue cooking on high for 1 minute.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle the shrimp with parsley, lemon juice, and black pepper, and toss to combine.
- Toss sauce and shrimp with cooked and drained angel hair pasta.