Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair

Instructions

• 1. (Optional step) Peel your shrimp and add the shells to a saucepan with the white wine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes. Strain the liquid and set aside. If you choose not to use the shrimp peels, skip this step. You will add the white wine later in the recipe.
• 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. If using angel hair, wait until you are closer to the end of the recipe to put it in the boiling water as it only takes about 2 minutes to cook. Reserve some pasta water for later use.
• 3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
• 4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
• 5. Add the white wine that you put aside from step one. If you skipped the optional step in number one, add the white wine at this point.
• 6. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, then add the remaining butter to the skillet. Allow the butter to melt and combine with the other ingredients.
• 7. Add the chopped parsley to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• 8. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
• 9. Add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet and toss until well combined, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a saucy consistency.
• 10. Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley and lemon slices if desired. You could also serve this without pasta and serve on its own or with some hot crunchy garlic bread.