Mini Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta
Delight your taste buds with this elegant yet easy Mini Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta, a restaurant-quality dish that comes together in just 25 minutes! Perfectly cooked, tender angel hair pasta is luxuriously coated in a savory garlic-butter and white wine sauce, complemented by succulent shrimp lightly spiced with a hint of red pepper flakes. Fresh lemon juice and parsley add zesty brightness, while a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese takes the dish to the next level. Ideal for date night or any cozy dinner for two, this recipe balances rich, buttery flavors with light and delicate ingredients. Plus, it offers versatile options like swapping wine for chicken broth, making it customizable for your pantry staples. Perfect for shrimp pasta lovers, this quick and simple recipe is sure to be a hit at your dinner table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Angel hair pasta
- 12 pieces Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup Dry white wine (optional, can substitute chicken broth)
- 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until the butter has melted.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Deglaze the skillet with the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Cook for 1-2 minutes to let the alcohol evaporate.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice and the reserved pasta water, then return the shrimp to the skillet. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to incorporate flavors.
Add the cooked angel hair pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Let it warm for 1 minute.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley.
Serve immediately, garnished with the rest of the parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1666 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 71.7 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.4 g | 137% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 441 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 1547 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.7 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 77.0 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 703 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
