Shrimp Scampi Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon and Pine Nuts

Ingredients

• 340 gShrimp
• 340 gPasta
• 15 gParsley
• 45 gPine nut
• 1 pcsLemon
• 30 gButter
• 6 gGarlic
• 2.4 gSalt
• 1 pinchPepper
• 240 mlPasta water

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta

   • Fill a large pot with cold water, generously salt it (about 2.4 g of salt remains in the finished dish) and bring to a boil.
   • Add the angel hair pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, 4–5 minutes until al dente.
   • Drain the pasta, reserving about 240 ml of cooking water. Set the pasta aside briefly.
2. 2

   Prepare the shrimp

   • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
   • Sauté the minced garlic briefly (30–60 seconds), then add the shrimp.
   • Cook shrimp 2–4 minutes per side (or follow package directions) until pink and opaque.
   • Stir in lemon zest and juice, season with freshly ground black pepper.
3. 3

   Toss and serve

   • Add the pasta, about 120–240 ml reserved pasta water, chopped parsley and toasted pine nuts to the skillet with the shrimp.
   • Toss gently until the pasta is evenly coated; add more pasta water if needed.
   • Divide among warm bowls and serve immediately.