Lemon Pasta With Grilled Shrimp
Ingredients:
- 1 Pound Long Pasta-Either Dried Spaghetti or Fresh Fettuccine
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Lemon Thyme (Or Fresh Parsley or Basil)
- 1 Medium Cloves Of Garlic, Minced
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- Zest & Juice Of Two Lemons
- 1/2 Cup Toasted Pine Nuts
- Salt & Pepper
To Serve:
Directions:
- Mix together the oil, garlic, thyme, lemon zest and juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the toasted pine nuts, stir well, and allow to sit for a couple of hours for the flavors to meld.
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until it is al dente.
- Just before draining, remove a small cup of pasta water.
- Drain the pasta, and return it to the pot with the lemon sauce over high heat.
- Add a little pasta water to prevent it from drying out.
- As soon as it is piping hot, remove from the heat and serve.
- Scoop the pine nuts off the bottom of the pot to top the pasta, and serve topped with grilled shrimp if using.
- Offer additional cracked black pepper if desired.
