Shrimp Scampi

Recipe View First, gather all of your ingredients and prepare your mise en place. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to package directions, about 4-5 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta well, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water. Transfer the pasta to a warmed serving bowl and keep warm. (8 minutes)

Recipe View While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turns pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Pour in the white wine and season with black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook for 30 seconds, allowing the alcohol to evaporate slightly and the sauce to reduce. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the shrimp and garlic wine sauce over the cooked angel hair pasta in the serving bowl. Toss gently to coat, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to create a more emulsified sauce. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Sprinkle the pasta with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Toss again to combine. (1 minute)

Recipe View Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing and additional Parmesan cheese and parsley for garnish.