SHRIMP AND PASTA - CONNIE'S

Shrimp and Pasta - Connie's image

Provided by Connie Ottman

Categories Seafood

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 c butter
1 1/2 lb shrimp
1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 scallions, chopped
1 lb angel hair pasta
1 c reserved pasta water
4 Tbsp butter, sliced
salt and pepper. to taste
additonal Old Bay seasoning and buttter, if desired
1 lemon, sliced (for garnish and to squeeze over cooked pasta)
1/2 tsp parsley flakes

Steps:

1. Melt butter and pour in a marinade bowl or plastic bag.
2. Add shrimp, Old Bay seasoning, and garlic to the shrimp in the bag/bowl. Marinate for 1/2 hour.
3. Chop scallions. Saute in olive oil until soft.
4. Drain shrimp and discard marinade. Add shrimp to scallions and cook until the shrimp turn pink.
5. Cook pasta as directed on the package. Drain pasta reserving a cup of pasta water.
6. Add reserved pasta water to shrimp and scallions.
7. Put drained pasta into shrimp and scallions. Add a few pats of extra butter, a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
8. Squeeze lemon juice over top
9. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley flakes. Enjoy.