Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Step 1

Melt butter and olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and garlic powder saute shrimp for 2 minutes per side and remove.

Step 2

Cook pasta in salted water 1-2 minutes sooner than package directions for very al dente

Step 3

In the same pan as the shrimp, sauté garlic and chili flakes for 30 seconds, turn heat to high and add white wine and lemon juice, season with black pepper. Add 1/2 cup of pasta water and let reduce by about a third, then add the very al dente pasta directly to the pan.

Step 4

Add a drizzle of olive oil and mix the pasta until the sauce has thicken and emulsified, and the pasta is done to your liking, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Add the shrimp and parsley to the pasta along with a knob of butter. Mix until coated and add more pasta water as needed.

Step 6

Top with freshly parsley, lemon zest & grated parmesan. Serve with warm bread and enjoy.