Garlic Shrimp with Angel Hair

By mamacasma

Ingredients

• 12 oz. angel hair pasta
• 2 1/2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 lb. peeled, deveined large shrimp, thawed if frozen
• 1 Tbsp. grated lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
• Kosher salt
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.

2. Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp of the butter and the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. Add shrimp, lemon zest, crushed red pepper and 1⁄2 tsp salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes; stir in the lemon juice.

4. Toss the pasta with the parsley, remaining 1⁄2 Tbsp butter and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water (adding more if the pasta seems dry). Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.