YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Angel Hair
Succulent wild-caught shrimp sautéed in a light garlic butter sauce, brightened with fresh lemon and herbs. Perfectly cooked angel hair pasta soaks up the silky sauce, while fresh parsley adds a pop of color and flavor to this elegant yet simple dish.
INGREDIENTS
6 ounces wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
1.5 ounces angel hair pasta
1/2 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 medium lemon, juiced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1.5 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta
While water is heating, peel and devein shrimp if not already prepared, then pat dry with paper towels
Mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh parsley
Once water is boiling, cook angel hair pasta according to package directions (usually 4-5 minutes)
While pasta cooks, heat 1.5 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
Add shrimp to the hot skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque
Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside
Lower heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet
Once butter is melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant
Add lemon juice to the pan and stir to combine
Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce
Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water
Add pasta to the skillet with shrimp and toss everything together, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to create a silky sauce
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately