Garlic Shrimp Pasta (Shrimp Scampi Recipe)

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Ingredients

1 lb raw shrimp ((good quality fresh or frozen- shelled, deveined, cleaned with the tail left on))
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp butter ((good quality, like Kerrygold))
4 cloves garlic ((minced))
1 Tbsp parsley ((finely chopped, fresh is best, if not use frozen or ½ tsp of dried))
⅛ tsp salt ((to taste))
⅛ tsp pepper ((to taste))
1 Tbsp white wine ((a dash, or water from the cooked pasta))
1 lb spaghetti

1
Cook the spaghetti as directed on the box. While it is simmering, make the shrimp and sauce.
2
Rinse, then dry the shrimp in paper towel.
3
Place the olive oil and 1 Tbsp of the butter in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, then add the parsley.
4
Turn the heat up, then add the shrimp.
5
The shrimp will only need to cook for about 4 or 5 minutes, so as soon as they turn pink, turn them over and make sure they are evenly cooked. Season with a little salt and pepper.
6
Add a little white wine (or water from the pasta that’s cooking), and the other 2 Tbsp of butter.
7
Stir well and remove from heat. Cover to keep warm until the pasta is ready.
8
Drain the pasta and place in a bowl with the shrimp and sauce added on top. Stir to coat the pasta.
9
Serve immediately.