Pasta al limón con gambas a la parrilla

Ingredientes

• Cracked Black Pepper
• 3 to 4 Grilled Shrimp Per Person (Optional)
• 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

Preparación

1. 1

   Mix together the oil, garlic, thyme, lemon zest...: Mix together the oil, garlic, thyme, lemon zest and juice, and season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Add the toasted pine nuts, stir well, and...: Add the toasted pine nuts, stir well, and allow to sit for a couple of hours for the flavors to meld.

3. 3

   Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until...: Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until it is al dente.

4. 4

   Just before draining, remove a small cup of...: Just before draining, remove a small cup of pasta water.

5. 5

   Drain the pasta, and return it to the...: Drain the pasta, and return it to the pot with the lemon sauce over high heat.

6. 6

   Add a little pasta water to prevent it...: Add a little pasta water to prevent it from drying out.

7. 7

   As soon as it is piping hot, remove...: As soon as it is piping hot, remove from the heat and serve.

8. 8

   Scoop the pine nuts off the bottom of...: Scoop the pine nuts off the bottom of the pot to top the pasta, and serve topped with grilled shrimp if using.

9. 9

   Offer additional cracked black pepper if desired.