Mediterranean Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta

Our Mediterranean Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta can be ready in only 25 minutes for an easy and flavorful meal. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated August 30, 2012

Ingredients

oz uncooked angel hair pasta

1/2

cup Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

cloves garlic, finely chopped

tablespoons julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained

teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/4

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/4

teaspoon salt

teaspoons capers, drained

lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined

Juice of 2 lemons

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1

Cook pasta as directed on package; drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Return pasta to saucepan; cover to keep warm.
2

Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion has softened. Add sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, pepper flakes, salt and capers. Cook 3 minutes longer.
3

Stir in shrimp. Cover; cook until shrimp just turn pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Gradually stir in reserved pasta cooking water.
4

Add pasta to skillet; toss with shrimp and sauce. Serve immediately.

If using frozen shrimp, thaw shrimp completely, drain well and pat dry to remove excess moisture before adding to the sauce.
Dry-pack sun-dried tomatoes may also be used in this recipe.
Any long pasta shape, such as linguine or spaghetti, can be substituted for the angel hair.
If you like fresh basil and have it on hand, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of chopped basil at the end of cooking time. For even more Mediterranean flavor, top with 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz) just before serving.