Pasta con gambas al ajillo y mantequilla (Fácil)

Ingredientes

• 2 pounds large raw shrimp (cleaned and deveined)
• 8 tablespoons butter
• 8 cloves garlic (minced)
• 4 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
• ½ cup white wine (or chicken stock)
• Salt and pepper
• Parmesan cheese
• Crushed red pepper flakes

Preparación

1. 1

   Set out a large sauté pan or cast-iron skillet. Place the butter, minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons of parsley in the skillet. Set over medium-low heat. Once the butter has melted, sauté the garlic and parsley for 2-3 minutes to soften and sweeten the garlic.

2. 2

   Raise the heat to medium. Pour the wine into the pan and add 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon of cracked black pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce and thicken the sauce.

3. 3

   Carefully add the shrimp. Gently toss and cook the shrimp for 4-5 minutes, making sure all the shrimp have a turn at the bottom of the pan. For perfectly cooked shrimp, you want them to cook into nice pink, Cs not Os. Remember, O is for overcooked.

4. 4

   Sprinkle the tops with the remaining chopped parsley. Then add Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper if you so desire.

5. 5

   Serve as-is with a loaf of crusty bread, or serve as a main dish over mashed potatoes, or tossed with pasta.