Shrimp with Angel Hair
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Shrimp with Angel Hair recipe, a delightful combination of tender shrimp, delicate pasta, and a luscious garlic-lemon butter sauce. This elegant yet easy dish is packed with vibrant flavors from fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, and a splash of white wine, creating a restaurant-quality meal in just 35 minutes. Tossed to perfection with al dente angel hair pasta, juicy shrimp, and a hint of parmesan cheese, this versatile recipe is perfect for a quick family dinner or an impressive date-night meal. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up the buttery sauce and enjoy a seafood pasta classic that's both satisfying and simple to prepare. Keywords: Shrimp with Angel Hair, seafood pasta recipe, easy shrimp dinner, garlic butter sauce, quick Italian recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces angel hair pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cups white wine (or chicken broth)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cups parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the angel hair pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Once the butter melts, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth) and lemon juice. Stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze, and simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce the liquid slightly.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the drained angel hair pasta, along with the reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, to loosen the sauce as needed.
Toss everything together until evenly coated. Stir in the chopped parsley and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.9 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 933 mg | 311% | |
| Sodium | 4133 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 270.5 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 175.6 g | 351% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 949 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1517 mg | 32% | |
*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.
