Seaside Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta

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Dec. 30, 2010

Let your gourmet dining take a new meaning with this delicious shrimp scampi. Light and flavorful, this delectable shrimp delight is a real crowd-pleaser and is likely to be a hit be it casual cookout or weeknight dinner. Serve shrimp scampi over angel hair pasta for a delicious dinner treat.

Ingredients

Sliced green onion 2 Tablespoon
Grated lemon rind 1 Teaspoon
Fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 Tablespoon
Salt 1/4 Teaspoon
Garlic cloves 2 , minced
Butter 1/3 Cup (5.33 tbs) , melted
Peeled deveined shrimp 3/4 Pound (((Uncooked)))
Minced fresh parsley 2 Tablespoon
Hot sauce 1/4 Teaspoon
Angel hair pasta 8 Ounce , cooked and hot (((I Made About 8 Oz., Which Was Twice As Much Pasta As This Recipe Needed. You Can Use Your Own Judgment About The Amount Of Pasta. The Shrimp Will Make Roughly 2 Servings.)))
Lemon slices 4 (((For Garnish)))
Fresh parsley sprigs 1 (((For Garnish)))

Directions

In a large skillet, combine 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons sliced green onion, ¾ to 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind, 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1/3 cup melted butter. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is hot and bubbly. Reduce the heat to medium and add ¾ pound peeled and deveined shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes, or until shrimp turns pink. Add 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley and ¼ teaspoon hot sauce. Toss gently. Serve over 4 to 8 oz. hot, cooked angel hair pasta. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh sprigs of parsley. Enjoy!!! --Betty

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Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 5 Minutes
Servings: 4

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 430Calories from Fat 152

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 17 g26.2%

Saturated Fat 9 g45%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 742 mg30.92%

Total Carbohydrates 46 g15.3%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 23 g46%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet