Angel Hair Pasta With Shrimp
Ingredients
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 16 ounces large shrimp peeled and deveined
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 shallot minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook for 4-5 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet with the shallots. Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until they turn pink.
- Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and remaining butter until melted. Then add the drained pasta and gradually add just enough pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Toss gently until the pasta and shrimp are well coated with the sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 473kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 26gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 794mgFiber: 2g
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