SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA WITH WHITE WINE SAUCE

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Shrimp scampi pasta with white wine sauce. Unbelievably yummy!

Provided by Matt Man Terps

Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Shrimp Shrimp Scampi

Time 45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

12 ounces angel hair pasta
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
½ yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small tomato, diced
¼ cup olives, chopped
¼ cup Chardonnay wine
¼ cup chopped leeks
½ lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons capers
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is transparent, about 4 minutes. Add tomato, olives, Chardonnay wine, leeks, lemon juice, capers, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil. Mix in shrimp and simmer until pink, about 10 minutes. Stir in heavy whipping cream and cilantro. Serve on top of angel hair pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 795.7 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 277.6 mg, Fat 38.8 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 2272.1 mg, Sugar 5 g