Shrimp scampi is a classic beloved pasta dish. It's easy, flavorful, and so satisfying. The perfect dish for any time of year, but definitely tastes amazing if you want something that *feels* light during the summer months.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta according package directions.
Heat 2 tablespoon of butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the garlic and hot pepper flakes, if using. Cook for about 30 seconds, until garlic is fragrant.
Add the shrimp. Cook for about 2 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.
Deglaze the pan with white wine. Reduce by about a half, add remaining butter. Add pasta water and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine until the cheese is melted. Add salt and pepper, taste, and adjust according to your taste.
Add the pasta directly to the pan. Re-add the shrimp. Add the lemon zest and parsely. Toss to combine. Garnish with more parmesan cheese.
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Notes
Even dry angel hair pasta doesn't take long to cook - about three minutes or so. You may want to wait until you need the reserve pasta water to cook it!If you're not into spice, just don't add the hot pepper flakes. If you don't want to use wine, you can omit it completely, or swap it for chicken broth.