Mini Shrimp Scampi and Angel Hair Pasta

You can prepare the shrimp and sauce while you boil the water and cook the pasta – each takes about five minutes.

ingredients

1 pound angel hair pasta
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1 pound 300-count baby shrimp (that means there are 300 shrimp to a pound)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup chicken stock
4-5 blades chives, snipped with scissors
A handful of fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped or snipped

directions

1
Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil, adding a pinch of salt. Cook pasta according to directions, to al dente. Have a grown-up helper (GH) drain the pasta.
2
Meanwhile, smash garlic cloves with a small pan; separate out the skins and throw them away.
3
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add EVOO and butter. When butter has melted into EVOO, add crushed garlic and cook for two minutes.
4
Add shrimp, then add the salt and pepper. Cook shrimp until heated through, about 2-3 minutes. Add stock and increase heat to bring to a boil.
5
When liquid boils, remove skillet from heat. Add the pasta to the skillet.
6
Toss pasta with shrimp, sauce and the snipped or chopped herbs. Adjust seasonings and serve.

notes

This is a great recipe for kids and the whole family from Yum-o! It's good AND good for you. For more information about Yum-o! go to the Yum-o! website.

Source: Kathy