New Favorite: Shrimp Scampi

I thought this dish would be just okay. But I LOOOOOVED it. And so did my husband. Winner in my mind.

The key to this dish is to not overcook the shrimp. They don't take more then a few minutes to cook. When overcooked they are very tough. And that doesn't make for a great dish. Another important part of this dish is to time the pasta right.

This dish is insanely good and full of simple and great flavors. Once the shrimp is cooked, the rest goes pretty fast, so its crucial to the dish that everything is prepped before you start cooking.

At first i was kind of skeptical about this, but you start off with both oil and butter in the pan. It creates great flavor in the dish. Once the butter has melted, add the garlic and sautee for one minute and add the shrimp and salt and pepper. Cook until just pink or about 5 minutes. Remove from heat add parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon slices, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine. Add the pasta and combine.

This dish is fantastic. With a fresh feeling and just a little bit of kick.

Always in the kitchen,

Mel