Creamy Garlic and Butter Shrimp If you want to "SAVE" this recipe be sure to click "SHARE" so it will store to your personal wall so it’s easy to find! 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed 3 cloves garlic, minced – divided 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon basil, chopped fine 6-8 oz Angel Hair pasta Grated parmesan Place the shrimp in a bowl and add one teaspoon of garlic, the lemon zest and the vegetable oil. Stir and let marinate while the pasta cooks. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, but cook for one minute less than instructed. During the last three minutes of the pasta cooking time heat the butter in a large skillet until it foams. Add the remaining garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp with the marinade and cook for 30 seconds, or until the shrimp are just turning pink. Add the basil and stir to combine. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid, then drain the pasta and add it directly to the pan – work quickly or your shrimp will over cook. Stir to combine, allowing the shrimp and past to cook the rest of the way, about one minute more. If the sauce does not coat the pasta completely add a bit of the cooking liquid to thin it out. Top with grated Parmesan and a spritz of lemon juice. Creamy Garlic and Butter Shrimp If you want to "SAVE" this recipe be sure to click "SHARE" so it will store to your personal wall so it’s easy to find! 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed 3 cloves garlic, minced – divided 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon basil, chopped fine 6-8 oz Angel Hair pasta Grated parmesan Place the shrimp in a bowl and add one teaspoon of garlic, the lemon zest and the vegetable oil. Stir and let marinate while the pasta cooks. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, but cook for one minute less than instructed. During the last three minutes of the pasta cooking time heat the butter in a large skillet until it foams. Add the remaining garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp with the marinade and cook for 30 seconds, or until the shrimp are just turning pink. Add the basil and stir to combine. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid, then drain the pasta and add it directly to the pan – work quickly or your shrimp will over cook. Stir to combine, allowing the shrimp and past to cook the rest of the way, about one minute more. If the sauce does not coat the pasta completely add a bit of the cooking liquid to thin it out. Top with grated Parmesan and a spritz of lemon juice.
Posted on: Sun, 21 Jul 2013 14:15:19 +0000