Shrimp Scampi

(Courtesy of Family Circle)

Ingredients:
3 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
3/4 lb. large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/3 c. dry white wine
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3 Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley
3/4 lb. angel hair pasta

Directions:
Heat 2 Tbsp. oil and 2 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook 1 minute on each side.  Stir in wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes.  Stir in parsley and remove from the heat.

While shrimp is cooking prepare pasta following package directions.  Reserve 1/2 c. of the cooking liquid and drain.

Add pasta to the shrimp in skillet and toss to coat.  Stir in cooking liquid and remaining tablespoon each of the oil and butter.  Stir until pasta is coated and butter is melted.  Serve immediately.

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