Super Scampy Shrimp Pasta
Recipe by Brian Lagerstrom
A silky, buttery shrimp scampi made with angel hair pasta cooked directly in a clam‑juice‑infused sauce. The shrimp are pre‑salted for extra juiciness, the sauce is emulsified with cold butter, and a hint of lemon zest adds brightness without acidity. Perfect for a quick yet restaurant‑quality dinner.
MediumItalianServes 4
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Source Video
16m
Prep
15m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
41m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$19.35
Per serving:$4.84
Critical Success Points
- • Pre‑salting and chilling the shrimp
- • Sweating aromatics without allowing caramelization
- • Cooking angel hair pasta directly in the sauce
- • Emulsifying cold butter into the sauce
- • Monitoring moisture and adjusting with extra clam juice
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oil and simmering liquids can cause burns; handle the pot with oven mitts.
- • Do not overcook shrimp; they become rubbery quickly.
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