Lemony Garlic Shrimp with Pasta Recipe
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Lemony Garlic Shrimp with Pasta

By: Lyssa  
"This is a very elegant dish good for a nice simple meal. Tasty and pretty enough for company, but my husband and I enjoy it as a nice weekend meal. The brining of the shrimp takes the longest, but is very easy and improves the taste and texture of the shrimp."

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What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1 gallon cold water
  • 2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 30 per pound)
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  • 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Directions

  1. Dissolve the kosher salt in 1 gallon of water in a large pot. Add the shrimp, and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours. Drain and pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
  2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  3. Meanwhile, melt the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the shrimp, white wine, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until the shrimp is no longer translucent in the center, about 6 minutes. Stir in the black pepper, parsley, and lemon zest before tossing with the angel hair pasta.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the brine ingredients. The actual amount of the brine consumed will vary.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 502 | Total Fat: 20.1g | Cholesterol: 251mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2009 by elektra 
Yummm...tastes just like a dish I would order at a restaurant. I omitted the red pepper and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2009 by Dianne Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
So Lemony, so garlicky, so wonderful! I cheated and skipped the brining. I used frozen, raw,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2009 by Happycooking 
We have really enjoyed this recipe. It's fast and EXCELLENT. If you use frozen shrimp, make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2009 by AmberJo 
This needs a lot more flavor to be a good recipe. As is, there's way too many noodles and not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2009 by NBOntario 
I had scallops, not shrimp, but I wanted to use this sauce and it was a hit at my house. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2009 by HIJIMMY 
We'd give it a 5 Star, but I'd omitted crushed red chili flakes. Very light lemon flavoured... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by krista v. Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This was very nice! I added frozen spinach, used fresh parsley and added some fresh oregano as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2009 by ThisDudeCooks Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Awesome sauce. I used a lemon from our patio lemon tree and garlic from the garden. We will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2009 by MYMAGICWORD 
I'm another one that skipped the brining (sorry), but still LOVES the recipe. (And it's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2009 by TinaK 
Excellent. The sauce is nice and light. I added broccoli at the end just for a few minutes... MORE

 
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