Shrimp Scampi and the Story of the Feast of the 7 Fishes Recipe by Monte

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Ingredients

1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp (raw; 20 to 25 per lb)
8 large garlic cloves, left unpeeled and forced through a garlic press
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes
Freshly Squeezed Juice of 1 whole lemon
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 lb capellini (angel-hair pasta)
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Bring a 6- to 8-quart pot of salted to a boil.
2.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over
moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté shrimp, turning over
once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes, and transfer with a slotted
spoon to a large bowl. Add garlic to oil remaining in skillet along with red
pepper flakes, wine, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and cook over high heat, stirring
occasionally, 1 minute. Add butter to skillet, stirring until melted, and stir
in shrimp. Remove skillet from heat. Cook pasta in boiling water until just tender, about 3