Lemon-Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp

 

Lemon-Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs peeled and deveined shrimp

• 12 oz dry angel hair pasta

• 3 Tbsp olive oil

• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 3 cloves garlic , minced

• 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest

• 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

• 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

• 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted water according to directions listed on package (keep in mind it will only take about 4 minutes so I recommend adding the pasta to water when you begin cooking the shrimp), reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.

In a large skillet, heat olive and butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp (you can remove tails first if desired), season with salt and pepper and saute 2 minutes, then add garlic and saute until shrimp has cooked through, about 2 minutes longer.

Toss drained pasta in with shrimp along with 1/3 cup reserved pasta water, lemon zest and lemon juice. Add more water 1 Tbsp at a time as needed. Toss in 2 Tbsp of each parsley and basil, then sprinkle top with parmesan cheese and remaining 1 Tbsp of each parsley and basil. Serve warm.