THE SCALES AND SHRIMP SCAMPI

So, I got on the scales this morning only to find out that the ice cream kick..........has taken its toll.  NO more ice cream for awhile!  Fresh fruit is so fresh and good right now........but I am so weak.........I always want sugar and cream or ice cream with it!!  Sigh. Today we had sweet n'sour pork with fried rice.  Since I have already given you that recipe.........I am going with another shrimp recipe..........Shrimp Scampi...........I guess I am now on a shrimp kick! LOL

Start by boiling up your spaghetti..(I use angle hair).....drain (save a little of the pasta water) and just set aside until you need it.  Now put a couple Tblsp butter in a skillet.....a splash of olive oil to keep the butter from burning....bring to med/high...then add your peeled and deveined shrimp............don't touch them.......they are going to loose some liquid.......but you want them to lightly brown on the one side.......then turn. Now when browned lightly on both sides........doesn't take long.......remove to a bowl and set aside.  Now, throw in a little more butter.......add lots of chopped garlic......watch it.......it will burn quick..........then some chopped green pepper, now add about 1/4 cup of white wine and 1/4 cup lemon juice.  Cook this down a bit and add your pasta and shrimp........throw anotherTblsp of butter on top........add some of the pasta water if you are loosing your liquid and some sliced grape tomatoes, a small handful of capers and stir..........the flavors are wonderful........you want to keep some of the liquid to serve with ............sprinkle with Parmesan and I like to shave some shavings from the fresh Parmesan to go on top............Another quick, light, summer dish........one of my favorites.