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Flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe Easy Angel Hair Pasta Dinner

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A quick and easy garlic butter shrimp scampi with delicate angel hair pasta, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. This dish features tender shrimp in a rich, garlicky butter sauce with a bright lemon finish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • Salt, for pasta water
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add angel hair pasta and cook 2-3 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1.5-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and cover loosely with foil.
  4. Lower heat to medium-low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in white wine or chicken broth, scraping browned bits from pan. Simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
  5. Return shrimp to skillet. Add lemon juice, chopped parsley, and reserved pasta water a splash at a time to loosen sauce. Toss in drained pasta and gently combine. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley or lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Melt butter gently to avoid bitterness. Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce if needed. Cook shrimp in batches if pan is small to prevent steaming. Adjust seasoning after adding lemon juice.

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Keywords: shrimp scampi, garlic butter shrimp, angel hair pasta, easy dinner, quick seafood recipe, weeknight meal

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