Description

This is a delicious and simple shrimp and pasta dish to make for any occasion. In 30-35 minutes you can have it from the stove to the table for you and your family or guests to enjoy. Serve with a salad and crusty, toasted bread.

Ingredients

• 12 oz. thin spaghetti or linguine
• 3 T. olive oil, divided
• 1 1/2 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 t. crushed hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1 1/2 T. freshly grated lemon zest
• 1/4 c. white wine
• 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 c. fresh grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 T. toasted pine nuts, optional
• 1/3 c. reserved pasta cooking water

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions, or until al dente.
2. While pasta is cooking, heat 2 T. oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. After 2 minutes, turn the shrimp over, add the remaining tablespoon oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir constantly for 1- 2 minutes. Add the lemon zest and white wine to the shrimp. Stir to reduce the wine slightly. Stir in the lemon juice.
3. Add 1/3 cup of the cooking water into a large serving bowl. Drain the pasta and add to the bowl. Pour the shrimp with the sauce over the pasta. Add the pine nuts and Parmesan and toss to mix and coat. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and extra red pepper flakes on each serving, if desired.