20 Minute Garlic Shrimp Pasta

• Seafood

  • 8 Shrimp, jumbo

• Produce

  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Handful Parsley, fresh
  • 1/4 White onion, medium

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1/2 lb Angel hair or thin spaghetti

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Butter, unsalted

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1/2 tbsp White wine, dry

• Liquids

  • 1/2 cup Pasta water

Found on crazycatgirlblog.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 medium white onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8-10 peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp, thawed
• Handful of fresh parsley, chopped OR 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 pound (two servings) angel hair or thin spaghetti
• 1/2 cup (or 1 ladle) pasta water

Directions

• Fill large saucepan 2/3 full with water and bring to boil. Cook pasta according to directions (usually 5-7 minutes).
• While pasta is cooking, in a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat.
• Add chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes.
• Add minced garlic and cook additional 1 minute.
• Add shrimp; cook for 3 minutes on EACH side, until pink.
• Reduce heat; season with salt and pepper, then add the parsley.
• Add dry white wine and butter and gently stir together until butter is melted, then add the reserved pasta water.
• Add the cooked and drained pasta and toss together until combined.
• Top with additional parsley or grated parmesan or romano cheese, if desired. Makes 2 servings.

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