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Lemony Shrimp Scampi

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 20m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3/4 pound dry angle-hair pasta (I use spaghettini)
  • 2 tablespoons oil (olive oil)
  • 1 pound raw shrimp (large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (from 2 lemons) plus wedges for serving
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.

  • Step 2: Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.

  • Step 3: Add shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, about 3 minutes, flipping once and transfer to plate.

  • Step 4: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic to skillet and sauté until garlic is soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.

  • Step 5: Add lemon juice and cook for 1 minute; season with salt and pepper.

  • Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in parsley.

  • Step 7: Add pasta and shrimp and toss to combine.

  • Step 8: Serve with lemon juices.


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