"Once the shrimp are peeled, this is a very quick and delicious weeknight meal. I listed pasta, but you could also serve it over rice, on a baguette, or by itself. To make it a complete meal, I often add about 2 cups frozen peas. This recipe is a modified version of the shrimp scampi from Lucinda Scala Quinn's television show "Mad Hungry"...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb pasta
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1 pinch salt (generous amount)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 pinch ground black pepper
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5 large garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or 1 tsp minced fresh hot red pepper)
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1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest (freshly grated)
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1/4 cup white wine
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1 lemon, juice of
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1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
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1 tablespoon butter