Lemon Pasta With Grilled Shrimp

This pasta has a delicate lemon flavor that is delicious topped with grilled seafood such as shrimp.

📝 Ingredients

• 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

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Mix together the oil, garlic, thyme, lemon zest...: Mix together the oil, garlic, thyme, lemon zest and juice, and season with salt and pepper.
2. 2Add 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. 3Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until...: Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until it is al dente.
4. 4Just before draining, remove a small cup of...: Just before draining, remove a small cup of pasta water.
5. 5Drain the pasta, and return it to the...: Drain the pasta, and return it to the pot with the lemon sauce over high heat.
6. 6Add a little pasta water to prevent it...: Add a little pasta water to prevent it from drying out.
7. 7As soon as it is piping hot, remove...: As soon as it is piping hot, remove from the heat and serve.
8. 8Scoop 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. 9Offer additional cracked black pepper if desired.