Angel Hair with Lemon Shrimp Scampi Recipe

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This shrimp scampi makes for a super easy family meal, but it’s fancy enough for a nice dinner party. Pair this Angel Hair with Lemon Shrimp Scampi with the toast.

I posted yesterday, plus the green beans I’ll post soon (sorry for the tease) and you’ll have yourself a very impressive meal; making it look like you’ve slaved away for hours in the kitchen.

Nope! Instead you can focus on the details and make sure to pick out some good tunes for your party; something that will fill the air if you say something embarrassing (I was fairly socially awkward and shy for a good part of my life and I’ve learned to fill that space with sayings like, “what time is it,” and “who cut the cheese” or “where’s my hot dog” – I shouldn’t post inside jokes because now I’m having one of those socially awkward moments…… I could use a little music right now.

Ingredients for the Shrimp Scampi:

1 Tbsp salt + drizzle of olive oil for boiling water
3/4 pound angel hair pasta (or your favorite pasta)
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 1/2 Tbsp)
1 lb large shrimp; peeled and deveined; 16-20 or 21-25 per pound would work
1 tsp salt for shrimp
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 Tbsp grated lemon zest (from 1/2 lemon)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1.5 to 2 lemons)
1/8 tsp hot red pepper flakes

A note on Peeling and Deveining Shrimp:

This takes the longest amount of time; you can buy shrimp pre-peeled and deveined, but don’t buy them pre-cooked. That’s a NO GO. Back to deveining; this creates a pretty butterflied shrimp and gets the nasty gunk out that you can’t see until you cut the back of the shrimp. Make a single slice down the back of the shrimp, then rinse. Pat dry shrimp before sautéing or they may splatter.

How to Make Shrimp Scampi:

(tip: have all of your ingredients prepped and ready to go since the pasta cooks quickly):
1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add 1 Tbsp salt, or enough salt so it tastes like sea water. Add 3/4 lb pasta and cook according to directions on the package. Angel hair only takes 5 minutes.

2. In another, heavy-bottomed skillet, melt 3 Tbsp butter with 3 Tbsp olive oil over medium/high heat. Add pressed garlic and saute 1 minute.

3. Add shrimp in a single layer and sprinkle with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Saute until shrimp turn pink (about 2 min each side); don’t overcook or shrimp will turn rubbery.

4. Remove shrimp from heat and mix in the 1/2 Tbsp lemon zest, 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes.

5. Pour shrimp over the cooked and drained pasta and toss to combine.

Credits: Recipe adapted from Ina Garten’s Linguine with Shrimp Scampi.

Angel Hair with Lemon Shrimp Scampi Recipe

4.94 from 30 votes

Author: Natasha Kravchuk

This shrimp pasta makes for a super easy family meal, but it's fancy enough for a nice dinner party.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 30 minutes mins

Ingredients 

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Servings: 4 -5

• 3/4 pound angel hair pasta, or your favorite pasta
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 1/2 Tbsp)
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 16-20 or 21-25 per pound would work
• 1 tsp fine sea salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp Grated Zest, from 1/2 lemon
• 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed from 2 lemons
• 1/8 tsp hot red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Tip: have all of your ingredients prepped and ready to go since the pasta cooks quickly!

• Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add generously salt the water (it should taste like sea water). Add 3/4 lb pasta and cook according to directions on the package. Angel hair is done in 5 minutes.
• In another, heavy-bottomed skillet, melt 3 Tbsp butter with 3 Tbsp olive oil over medium/high heat. Add garlic and saute 1 minute.
• Add shrimp in a single layer and sprinkle with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Saute until shrimp turn pink (about 2 min each side); don't overcook or shrimp will turn rubbery.
• Remove shrimp from heat and mix in the lemon zest, chopped parsley, lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
• Pour over the cooked and drained pasta and toss to combine.

Nutrition Per Serving

591kcal Calories66g Carbs34g Protein21g Fat7g Saturated Fat2g Polyunsaturated Fat10g Monounsaturated Fat0.3g Trans Fat205mg Cholesterol727mg Sodium552mg Potassium3g Fiber3g Sugar705IU Vitamin A14mg Vitamin C108mg Calcium2mg Iron

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Nutrition Facts

Angel Hair with Lemon Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Amount per Serving

Calories

591

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

21

g

32

%

Saturated Fat

 

7

g

44

%

Trans Fat

 

0.3

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

10

g

Cholesterol

 

205

mg

68

%

Sodium

 

727

mg

32

%

Potassium

 

552

mg

16

%

Carbohydrates

 

66

g

22

%

Fiber

 

3

g

13

%

Sugar

 

3

g

3

%

Protein

 

34

g

68

%

Vitamin A

 

705

IU

14

%

Vitamin C

 

14

mg

17

%

Calcium

 

108

mg

11

%

Iron

 

2

mg

11

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: Angel Hair with Lemon Shrimp Scampi

Skill Level: Medium

Cost to Make: $$

Calories: 591