Shrimp Scampi

This is one of my favorite dishes to order in a restaurant, and I always thought it was more difficult to make. It is super easy, super delicious, and can be made in about 35 minutes! Mmmmmmm - Garlic!

Shrimp Scampi

4 T. Butter
4 T. Olive Oil
1 Lg. Shallot, Minced
4-8 cloves Garlic, Minced
Dash of Red Pepper Flakes
1 lb. Shrimp, peeled and deveined (I used 31-40 count)
1/2 lb. Angel Hair Pasta
1/2 c. Reserved Pasta Water
1/4 cup. White Wine
2 T. Parsley
S&P

Start by boiling a large pot of water, heavily salted. Boil pasta, and do not overcook. Make sure to reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water for later before draining pasta. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 T. of butter and 2 T. of olive oil. Saute shallot, garlic, and red pepper flakes until shallot is translucent. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook about 3 minutes on each side, or until fully pink. Do not overcook! In large pot (the one you cooked the pasta in, now that it is empty), bring wine to a boil, and add 2 T. of butter and 2 T. of olive oil. Add in cooked pasta, shrimp mixture, and reserved pasta water. Mix well, and bring to a boil until the liquid has cooked out. Stir in parsley, and serve hot!

Makes about 3 servings.