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Flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe with Angel Hair Pasta Easy and Perfect

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A quick and elegant shrimp scampi with garlic butter sauce served over delicate angel hair pasta, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 medium lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta and cook 2-3 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden but not browned.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque with slight golden edges.
  4. Pour in white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes to reduce slightly. (If skipping wine, use chicken broth or lemon juice.)
  5. Stir in lemon juice, then add cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick.
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  7. Serve immediately, optionally drizzling with extra olive oil.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before cooking to avoid steaming. Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper browning. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed. Add lemon juice off heat to preserve fresh flavor. Can substitute gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles for gluten-free option. Butter can be replaced with olive oil or vegan butter for dairy-free.

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Keywords: shrimp scampi, garlic butter shrimp, angel hair pasta, quick dinner, easy seafood recipe, weeknight meal

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