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Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Ingredients

For the pasta

  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 pound angel hair pasta

For the shrimp & sauce

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons minced shallots or minced red onion
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves

Instructions

Boil the water for the pasta

  • Add the salt to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Since angel hair pasta cooks in less than 2 minutes, we will cook the pasta itself when the shrimp and sauce are ready.

Cook the shrimp and sauce

  • Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add half of the butter and half of the olive oil to a large skillet and melt over medium-high heat.
  • When the butter has melted, add the shallots, garlic and red pepper flakes and sautée until shallots become translucent.
  • Add the seasoned shrimp to the pan and cook them until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil.
  • Add the rest of the butter and olive oil.
  • When the butter has melted, add back the shrimps to the pan. Turn down the heat to low.

Cook the pasta

  • Add the angel hair pasta and cook to al dente according to package directions, usually 1-2 minutes. Drain the pasta well. You do not want to overcook the pasta here since you will be tossing it with some sauce.

Assemble the dish

  • Add the cooked pasta and parsley to the pan with the shrimp and gently toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle some olive oil if necessary. Serve immediately.