Healthy Shrimp Scampi Pasta (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon salted butter
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½ pound dry spaghetti pasta
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2 tablespoons roughly chopped garlic
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¼ cup lemon juice
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¼ cup white wine
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¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
# Steps to Follow:
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In a large bowl, season the shrimp with black pepper and salt. Set aside.
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Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter to the pan and let it heat for 3 minutes or until it just begins to brown.
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While the butter is heating, fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, per package directions. Reserve ¼ cup of starchy pasta water before draining and set aside.
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Add the shrimp to the hot pan. Sear for 2 minutes, then flip and sear for an additional 2 minutes until golden brown. Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
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Add the garlic, lemon juice, and white wine to the pan. Scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to release some of the browned bits. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the garlic begins to soften and the liquid reduces.
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Reduce the heat to medium. Add the shrimp and parsley to the pan and stir together, cooking for 1 minute.
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Add the spaghetti, reserved pasta water, and olive oil to the pan and stir together for 1-2 minutes until evenly coated.
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Top with the red pepper flakes and enjoy.