Shrimp and Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb angel hair pasta
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (can be cooked or uncooked, see steps for instructions for each)
• 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth (can substitute half with white wine to increase flavor)
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon lemon peel, grated fresh
• 1/4 cup lemon juice, squeezed fresh
• 1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. 1

   Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, shrimp (if using uncooked shrimp), and 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper. Saute two minutes or until shrimp are barely pink and/or garlic is soft.

3. 3

   Add broth and crushed red pepper. Increase heat to high.

4. 4

   Add cooked shrimp (if not using uncooked shrimp in step 2).

5. 5

   Cook on high heat for 2-3 minutes (just one minute if you used uncooked shrimp earlier), until shrimp are warmed through.

6. 6

   Stir in lemon peel and juice.

7. 7

   Put the pasta in a serving bowl, add the remaining tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

8. 8

   Add the shrimp mixture, parsley, and cheese (gradually so as not to clump up the cheese). Toss to mix and serve immediately.