Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 3-4 minutes, until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, pat the large shrimp dry with a paper towel and season them generously with salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant and golden, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in ½ cup of white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it bubble and reduce slightly for about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in 4 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until melted, then add your reserved pasta along with a splash of pasta water. Toss gently over low heat until well-coated.
- Return the sautéed shrimp to the skillet and heat everything through for about 1-2 minutes until steaming hot.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley, crushed red pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Notes
Don’t overcook the shrimp and always reserve pasta water for sauce adjustment.
