Ingredients
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1 lb pasta
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1 pinch salt (generous amount)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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5 large garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or 1 tsp minced fresh hot red pepper)
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1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest (freshly grated)
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1/4 cup white wine
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1 lemon, juice of
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1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 pinch ground black pepper
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water and add a generous pinch of salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a large saute pan and add the olive oil, swirling to coat the pan. Add the shrimp to the hot oil in a single layer. Sprinkle with the freshly ground pepper. When the shrimp looks pink and opaque (about 2 min), turn them over. Add the garlic and red pepper. Stir constantly for 1 - 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic or overcook the shrimp.
- Add the lemon zest and white wine to the shrimp. Stir to reduce the wine slightly. Add the lemon juice, cooked pasta, and reserved pasta water to the pan. Toss.
- Remove from heat, add the butter and the parsley and give it another toss. Taste and add any additional salt or pepper if needed before serving.