RECIPE: Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

INGREDIENTS

• 4 tbsp. butter, divided
• 1 tbsp. xtra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. shrimp
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper4 
• cloves garlic, minced3/4 c. 
• dry white wine
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes3/4 c. 
• freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish1 tbsp. 
• freshly chopped parsley12 oz. 
• cooked angel hair

DIRECTIONS

• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter with olive oil. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook until pink, 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
• In the same skillet, add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and garlic. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add wine, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper flakes and simmer 2 minutes, then add Parmesan and let cook 2 minutes more. 
• Return shrimp to skillet along with parsley and stir until warmed, then add cooked angel hair and toss until completely combined. 
• Garnish with more Parmesan before serving.

I made this last night. Quick and easy meal for the lady and I. She enjoyed it. We finished the remaining white wine and went to sleep. Nice blend for a quick shake and bake. Took me about 30 min for everything. Can’t really go wrong with this one.

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