SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA

From "Norma's Simple Shrimp Scampi" in the Arizona Republic.

Ingredients

1½ pounds prawns or large shrimp, uncooked

¼ Cup unsalted butter, clarified*

2 Tbs minced garlic

1/3 cup dry white wine or sherry

2 Tbs fresh lemon juice

2-3 Tbs green onions

1 Tbs chopped Italian parsley

½ tsp sea salt

¼ tsp fresh ground pepper

Lemon wedge for garnish

1 package angel hair pasta

½ cup heavy cream

½ cup grated Romano or Pecorino cheese

Directions

Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, rinse/peel shrimp, devein, and set aside. In a large skillet over medium heat, add butter and garlic. Sauté garlic for about 2 minutes until soft (don't burn the garlic!).

Add shrimp, parsley, onions, wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until shrimp are pink and firm. Do not cover and do not overcook shrimp.

Add cream and cooked angel hair pasta to shrimp. Gently stir to mix and top with fresh grated cheese. Serve with lemon wedge. Serves four.

*To clarify butter: Melt butter over low heat. Skim foam off the top. Let butter sit for a few minutes and then gently pour the clear butter off of the milk solids that have settled at the bottom.