Shrimp Pasta Delight (Printable Version)
Juicy shrimp tossed with pasta in a light, garlicky lemon wine sauce. Perfect for casual nights or when you're hosting.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
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12 ounces of spaghetti or linguine
→ Base for Sauce
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1 pound shrimp, cleaned and deveined
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4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
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4 tablespoons olive oil
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon crushed chili flakes
→ Seasoning and Sauce
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1/2 cup white wine, dry
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The juice from 1 lemon
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Add salt, adjust to your taste
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Sprinkle black pepper as needed
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1/4 cup parsley, freshly chopped
→ Optional Topping
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Grated Parmesan cheese, use if desired
# Steps:
01 -
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until firm and tender. Save a cup of pasta water before draining it.
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Melt butter with olive oil, then stir in minced garlic and chili flakes. Cook until it smells amazing—takes about a minute or two.
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Place shrimp in the pan. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, then cook for a couple of minutes per side, turning pink.
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Pour in the wine and lemon juice, scraping any stuck bits off the pan. Let it bubble for about 2-3 minutes until it thickens a bit.
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Toss the cooked pasta with the shrimp and sauce. If it seems dry, add a splash of reserved pasta water. Mix parsley through and serve with optional Parmesan on top.
# Notes:
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For a creamy version, mix in some cream
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Goes well with toasted bread on the side
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Add veggies like spinach or cherry tomatoes if you want