SHRIMP SCAMPI

Recipe by Butchers Best Country MarketCourse: DinnerDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb, Pre-cooked Shrimp

  • 8 oz, Angel Hair Pasta

  • 1 tbsp, Olive Oil

  • 2 tbsp, Butter total in 1 tbsp increments

  • 4 cloves of Fresh Garlic

  • ½ Tsp Red Pepper Flakes

  • ¼ cup, Chopped Parsley

  • ½, Fresh Lemon Juice

Directions

  • Thaw 1 pound of pre-cooked shrimp before hand, set aside
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil
  • Add 8 ounces of angel hair pasta to pot, cook for time recommended on package
  • Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of butter into a large sauté pan, over medium heat
  • Add 4 cloves of crushed garlic to pan, cook for 2 minutes
  • Add ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes to pan, and then add shrimp.
  • Cook only until shrimp are warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  • Add ¼ cup chopped parsley, the juice of ½ lemon, and the last tablespoon of butter.
  • Turn off heat, add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drain pasta, reserving ¼ cup of the water.
  • Add pasta to pan, and toss all together well. (add in some of the pasta water if needed)

Notes

  • You can top this pasta dish off with freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • This dish is perfectly served along with green salad and crusty bread