Lemony Shrimp Scampi

By ClaudiaJan

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper
• 3/4 pound angel-hair pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 pound 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

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

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

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, about 3 minutes, flipping once. Transfer to a plate.

Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic to skillet and saute until garlic is soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and cook 1 minute; season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in parsley. Add pasta and shrimp and toss to combine. Serve with lemon wedges.