garlic, butter shrimp scampi

Initially, I paused in blogging about this recipe. Then I realized how I could help it! And to be fair, I did go back for seconds of the original recipe. This is another quick, week-night meal that I think would pair nicely with a simple side salad. Let me know what you think!

Original recipe is from How to Nest For Less.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces of whole wheat angel hair pasta
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup (half stick) of butter
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 package McCormic® Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Seasoning Mix
• 1 tbsp juice of a lemon
• Grated parmesan cheese
• Old Bay
• Salt
• Pepper
• Red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

• Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in large skillet on medium heat until butter is melted. Add shrimp and Seasoning Mix; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Stir in lemon juice.
• Toss with cooked pasta to coat well. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.

tara’s tips: Personally, I need my protein (i.e. meat) to be flavorful. I suggest seasoning the shrimp with Old Bay, salt, and pepper, and if you can handle the kick, red pepper flakes. Without the last 4 ingredients, the dish is fine for all–again, I did go back for seconds. But we know me, to take a page out of Emeril’s book, I like to kick things up a notch.