"Creamy pasta surrounded by lemon sauce and shrimp scampi"
Creamy Lemon Shrimp Scampi Pasta
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Prep time: 3mins
Cook time: 10mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 1 pound shrimps
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
- 2 tablespoons garlic
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper
Method
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the angel hair pasta and cook until al dente according to packaging manufacturing instructions.
Step 2
In a large skillet over medium-high, add the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the finely chopped garlic, parsley, and capers. Cook for a couple of minutes.
Step 3
Add the lemon juice and swirl around the pan and mix well. Add the cream and integrate it well.
Step 4
Season generously with salt, pepper the shrimp, and add them to the skillet.
Step 5
Cook, turning once the shrimps are pink and cooked through, for about 3 minutes.
Step 6
Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and set aside.
Step 7
Using tongs, transfer the pasta from the water to the skillet and toss to coat. Add cooking water if the pasta is too dry.
Step 8
Serve immediately.
Step 9
Sprinkle lemon zest, optional.