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Shrimp Scampi

This classic dish is a hit with our family. It's easy and very filling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves 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 hot sauce (we use Tony Chachere'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

Method
 

  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 pasta 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 pasta 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.

Notes

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