Pasta con Gambas

Ingredientes

• 11 oz / 300g shrimp/prawns - cleaned and deveined (~14 shrimp)
• 5.5 oz / 160g spaghetti pasta
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 bunch fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more/less depending how spicy you like it)
• 1/2 large fresh lemon
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparación

1. 1

   Prep the ingredients - ensure your shrimp are cleaned and deveined then pat them dry and sprinkle with salt. Finely dice 2 of the garlic cloves along with the fresh parsley leaves. Zest and juice half a large lemon and set aside

2. 2

   In a large skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil along with the 3rd garlic clove whole and a few parsley stems. Saute over medium-high heat for a few minutes. Once the garlic is lightly golden brown, remove the clove and stems

3. 3

   Add the shrimp one at a time - I place them down clockwise which will make flipping them easier. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until you can see the sides are pink and opaque halfway up the shrimpWhilst the shrimp are cooking, start to boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water - only until al dente so it finishes cooking with the sauce

4. 4

   Flip each shrimp and cook the second side only for a minute so that they finish cooking with the pasta - transfer them to a plate and set aside for now

5. 5

   In the same skillet, reduce to low heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil along with the chopped garlic, parsley and red pepper flakes. Saute the aromatics for a few minutes making sure not to burn them, add the extra tablespoon of olive oil at this time if needed

6. 6

   Once the garlic is lightly golden, add the lemon zest and juice along with a good splash of the pasta cooking water and let is sizzle and simmer for a minute

7. 7

   Add the cooked pasta and shrimp back to the skillet and increase to medium heat. Toss with the sauce for about 2 minutes and keep slowly adding pasta water to create a glossy silky sauce while tossingServe up your delicious Shrimp Pasta with a garnish of chopped parsley and optional extra red pepper flakes and enjoy!