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Special Shrimp Pasta
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 2
Juicy jumbo shrimp turn this simple supper dish into something really special.
Ingredients:
7 ounces linguine or 7 ounces spaghetti
1 ounce butter
7 ounces jumbo shrimp, raw and peeled
1 garlic clove, crushed
salt and pepper
7 tablespoons white wine
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch chili flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
Directions:
1. Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling, salted water according to pack instructions.
2. Meanwhile, heat a small knob of the butter in a frying pan. When it starts to sizzle, add the shrimp and fry for 1 min until they start to change colour.
3. Add the garlic and chili flakes if using and sizzle for 1 min more, splash in the wine, then bring to the boil.
4. Swirl in the rest of the butter, season with salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice, then stir in the chopped parsley.
5. When the pasta is just cooked, drain and toss through the shrimp.
6. Divide the pasta between 2 bowls, pour over any excess sauce and serve straightaway.
By RecipeOfHealth.com