Spicy Shrimp Pasta {In Under 20 Minutes}

I have had this recipe for 4 years now & return to this dish about every month or so. It’s become a go~to for me. This recipe is super easy, ridiculously fast, & delicious. It’s spicy, sweet & even better with a glass of white wine.

Spicy Shrimp Pasta
{Real Simple}

Ingredients:

12 oz angel hair pasta or spaghetti {3/4 of a box}
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pound peeled & deveined medium shrimp
3/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper*
kosher salt
2 tablespoons butter

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain & return pasta to the pot.**

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic & cook, stirring, for 1 minute {do not let it brown}.

Add the shrimp, wine, red pepper, & ½ teaspoon salt. Simmer until the shrimp are opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the butter.

Toss the pasta with the shrimp mixture.

*We like it spicy in this house. I’m usually double/tripling the amount called for.
**I add a glug of EVOO to the pasta if it’s going to sit for a few minutes. You don’t want it to get too sticky/dry.

Enjoy this easy weeknight meal!

XOXO

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