Garlicky Shrimp Pasta

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Recipe creator's name:  dash

Zesty and savory, this pasta is full of flavors from shrimp, garlic, and lemon.

Preparation time:  20 minutes
Total time:  20 minutes
Servings:  4
Ingredients:
  • 1 lemon
  • 3/4 lb angel hair pasta
  • 3 Tbsp melted butter
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 1/4 lb frozen, thawed large shrimp (shelled and deveined)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 2 Tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
Directions:

1. Cut lemon in half. Cut 1 half into 4 wedges. Grate other half and reserve 1 tsp zest.

2. In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain well.

3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter, oil, and garlic over medium until garlic sizzles. Add shrimp, salt, and red pepper. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp are done. Add parsley and grated lemon zest. Toss pasta with shrimp mixture and serve, garnished with lemon wedges.

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