Baby Shrimp Scampi And Angel Hair Pasta Rachael Ray Recipe

Ready in under 20 minutes, this lightning-fast shrimp scampi recipe is a weeknight dinner winner! Inspired by Rachael Ray's quick cooking style, this dish features succulent baby shrimp tossed in a vibrant lemon-garlic sauce with delicate angel hair pasta. A fresh salad on the side completes this healthy and delicious meal. Perfect for busy weeknights when you crave restaurant-quality flavor without the fuss!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Calories 592 kcal
Protein 52g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baby Shrimp Scampi And Angel Hair Pasta Rachael Ray

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
  • Lemon, Zest Of
  • 1 pound baby shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or dry sherry
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 pound angel hair pasta
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic, optional

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How to Make Baby Shrimp Scampi And Angel Hair Pasta Rachael Ray

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
  2. While water is heating, prepare the scampi sauce. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Melt the butter.
  4. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until softened.
  5. Add the zest of 1 lemon (or 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice) and 1 pound of baby shrimp. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the shrimp is pink and opaque.
  6. Add 1/4 cup dry white wine (or sherry) and 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved.
  7. Cook for another minute, until the tomatoes are heated through.
  8. Add 1 teaspoon of finely minced garlic (optional).
  9. Add 1 pound of angel hair pasta (cooked al dente) to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce and distribute the shrimp.
  10. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  11. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chives.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

48g

Carbs

19g

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