Lemon Zest Shrimp Over Spaghetti

Ingredients

• Spaghetti

  Dry pasta, enriched

  10 oz or 284g

• Olive oil

  Salad or cooking

  2 tbsp or 27g

• Butter

  Unsalted

  2 tbsp or 28g

• Lemons

  Raw, with peel

  2 fruit without seeds or 216g

• Shrimp

  Crustaceans, mixed species, raw

  8 oz or 227g

• Garlic

  Minced - Great Value

  1 tsp or 5g

• Pepper

  Spices, black

  1 tsp or 2g

• Parmesan cheese

  Shredded

  2 tsp or 3g

Directions

1. Bring a stockpot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook until al dente according to package instructions and drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. While the pasta water comes to a boil, heat the olive oil and butter in a large cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat.
3. Pat the shrimp dry and add to the pan. Cook until browned on each side (brown in batches if the pan is too crowded, then add the lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper. Add the cooked pasta and reserved water, a few tablespoons at a time, until appropriately saucy.
4. Transfer to a serving bowl over the pasta; garnish with grated cheese. Serve and enjoy!