Baby Shrimp Scampi With Angel Hair Pasta Recipe

Ingredients for Baby Shrimp Scampi With Angel Hair Pasta

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Shallot
• Lemon
• 1 pound baby shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Dry Vermouth
• Grape Tomatoes
• 8 ounces angel hair pasta
• Salt And Pepper
• Fresh Chives

How to Make Baby Shrimp Scampi With Angel Hair Pasta

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
2. While pasta cooks, prepare the scampi sauce. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add minced shallots and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until softened.
4. Stir in lemon zest and then add shrimp. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until shrimp turns pink and is cooked through.
5. Pour in vermouth (or white wine) and add halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for another minute, until tomatoes are heated through.
6. Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the shrimp and sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly.
7. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chives.