Garlic Shrimp on Pasta
This easy to make garlic shrimp on pasta recipe was adapted from Simple Pasta by Odette Williams. Adapted is broad as it is so far from the original recipe – maybe inspired by is better phraseology. Either way you choose to describe it, this was one delicious shrimp dinner.
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Garlic Shrimp on Pasta
serves 4
- 1 lb uncooked shrimp with shells
- 3 TBS unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 TBS olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- zest of half a lemon plus 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- pinch of salt
- cooked shaped pasta of choice
- Peel and devein shrimp, keeping the tails and shells in a bowl for use in making the sauce. Cut the shrimp into thirds.
- While you are preparing the shrimp, cook the pasta according to package directions. Keep warm.
- In a large pan over medium heat melt the butter in the olive oil.
- Add the shrimp tails and shells and let cook, stirring occasionally until the shells are quite pink, about 4 minutes. Remove the shells.
- Add the shrimp and the garlic to the pan and saute until the shrimp just start to turn pink,
- Add the wine, lemon zest and juice. Simmer until the wine has reduced by half.
- Serve over the pasta with parsley sprinkled over top.
How Was the Shrimp and Garlic on Pasta?
Mighty tasty if I do say so myself and I do…heh. Plus it was quite easy to make. Cooking the pasta took longer than cooking the shrimp. It was bright, flavorful and a meal that we both really enjoyed. Leftovers will not be unwelcome on the table from this dinner!
