Food Edition: Shrimp Scampi

Our family loves shrimp! All kinds. This is a great classic that works for any night of the week.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil

4 Tbsp butter

1/2 whole medium onion, finely diced

4 cloves of garlic, minced or pressed

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Juice of 2 lemons

1/2 cup white wine

Salt and pepper to taste

4 dashes of hot sauce (we use Tony Satchery’s seasoning or All You Need Heat seasoning instead)

8 ounces angel hair pasta

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Chopped fresh basil to taste

Directions

  1. Boil water for the pasta, have it ready
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shrimp, then stir and cook for a couple of minutes. Squeeze the lemon juice. Add the wine, salt, pepper, and hot sauce or heat seasoning. Stir and reduce the heat to low.
  3. Throw the angel hair past into the boiling water. Cook until just done or al dente. Drain, reserving 1 to 2 cups of pasta water.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the past and toss, adding a splash of pasta water if it needs to be thinned. Taste and add seasonings if necessary.
  5. Top with grated parmesan and chopped basil. Serve immediately.

This dish pairs easily with a salad, some garlic bread, and a glass of red wine!