SPICY SHRIMP & ANGEL HAIR PASTA

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Great, simple shrimp dish, where the shrimp are grilled. You can cook them on the stove-top, but grilling them gives them better flavor.

Provided by P48422

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces unsalted butter
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup dry white wine
5 tablespoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley
1 lb jumbo shrimp, deveined but not peeled (about 16)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
12 ounces angel hair pasta
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lemon, halved

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, heat the butter, garlic and cayenne.
  • Cook until the garlic is soft, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the wine, raise the heat to high, and cook until reduced by half.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Stir in 2 tbl.
  • of the parsley.
  • Pour the butter mixture over the shrimp.
  • Add the salt and toss everything to coat evenly.
  • Grill the shrimp over high heat (or you can cook in a skillet on the stove, but they are better on the grill), turning once, until just cooked and opaque, about 3-4 minutes total.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta al-dente.
  • Drain and toss with the olive oil, parmesan and remaining parsley.
  • Transfer the shrimp to a bowl and squeeze the lemon over them.
  • Toss.
  • To serve, put a bed of pasta on each plate and top with 4 large shrimp, and a sprig of parsley.

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