Lemony Garlic Shrimp with Pasta

This lemony garlic shrimp with pasta is an elegant yet simple dish. Brining takes a little time but improves the shrimp scampi's taste and texture.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 502 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
• 1 gallon cold water
• 2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 30 per pound)
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.33333334326744 cup white wine
• 0.75 cup kosher salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Dissolve salt in 1 gallon water in a large pot; add shrimp. Brine in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours. Drain; pat shrimp dry with paper towels.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.

Step 3

Meanwhile, melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in garlic; cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add shrimp, white wine, lemon juice, and pepper flakes; cook and stir until shrimp is no longer translucent in the center, about 6 minutes. Stir in parsley, lemon zest, and black pepper; toss with angel hair pasta.