Lemony Garlic Shrimp with Pasta
Description
This elegant lemony garlic shrimp with pasta recipe features angel hair pasta, shrimp, garlic, lemon, white wine, fresh parsley, and red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup kosher salt
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1 gallon cold water
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2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 30 per pound)
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1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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1/4 cup olive oil
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3 tablespoons minced garlic
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1/3 cup white wine
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon lemon zest
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
1
Dissolve salt in 1 gallon water in a large pot; add shrimp. Brine in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours. Drain; pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
3
Meanwhile, melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in garlic; cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add shrimp, white wine, lemon juice, and pepper flakes; cook and stir until shrimp are no longer translucent in centers, about 6 minutes. Stir in parsley, lemon zest, and black pepper; toss with angel hair pasta.