Special Shrimp Pasta
"Juicy jumbo shrimp turn this simple supper dish into something really special."
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
2
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
- Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling, salted water according to pack instructions.
- 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.
- Add the garlic and chili flakes if using and sizzle for 1 min more, splash in the wine, then bring to the boil.
- Swirl in the rest of the butter, season with salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice, then stir in the chopped parsley.
- When the pasta is just cooked, drain and toss through the shrimp.
- Divide the pasta between 2 bowls, pour over any excess sauce and serve straightaway.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)
