Shrimp Scampi

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• 12 oz. spaghetti
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb. medium shrimp
• 1 c. dry white wine
• Juice of 2 lemons, plus zest of 1
• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from delish.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until pink, 3 minutes. Add wine, lemon juice and zest, and crushed red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
Add spaghetti and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until saucy.
Garnish with parsley and serve.