Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti

i made this dish for jer for fathers day.  it turned out really yummy.

ingredients:

20 shrimp, uncooked, shelled

5 T. extra-virgin olive oil

1 carrot, chopped

1 celery stalk, chopped

1/4 medium white onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, sliced plus 1 clove, minced

1 1/2 cups dry white wine

coarse salt

1 lb spaghetti

4 T. unsalted butter

1 1/2 T. chopped flat-leaf parsley

directions:

1.  place 1 T. oil, carrots, celery, onion and minced garlic in a medium saucepan.  cook over medium-high heat for 1 minute.  add 1 cup wine, and cook until reduced to about 1/3 cup.  strain through a fine sieve; discarding solids. 

2.  bring a large pot of water to a boil.  add salt and spaghetti, and cook until al dente according to package instructions.  

3.  in a large skillet, heat remaining 1/4 cup oil over medium-high heat.  add sliced garlic, and cook stirring occasionally, until just beginning to turn golden brown.  Add shrimp, and remaining 1/2 cup wine.  cook, stirring, until almost cooked through.  add strained cooking liquid adn cook until shrimp are just firm.  stir in butter and parsley.  

(i also added about 1 T. cornstarch dissolved in about 2 T. cold water to thicken up the sauce a little bit)

4.  drain spaghetti, and place on serving platter.  top with shrimp mixture and serve immediately.