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Angel Hair, Shrimp, Tomatoes and Lemon Pasta

Angel Hair, Shrimp, Tomatoes and Lemon Pasta

This Angel Hair, Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Lemon pasta dish is great because the ingredients are easy to obtain and available year-round. Then there’s the flavor. The lemon zest adds a wonderful citrusy zing to the sweetness of the tomatoes, which is amped up with a bit of sugar. The shrimp adds a wonderful texture.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus extra leaves for garnish
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon sugar
½ cup dry white wine
1 (28-ounce) can chopped San Marzano tomatoes
¾ pound angel hair or capellini pasta
20 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute, then add chopped basil, oregano, lemon juice, zest, and sugar. Cook for about 1 minute longer until aromas develop.
  2. Turn up the heat to medium-high, add wine, and let simmer for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, stir, and let simmer for 15 minutes until sauce thickens.
  3. Meanwhile, boil water in a large pot and cook pasta for 1 minute less than the package instructs. Strain in a colander and set aside.
  4. Add shrimp to sauce and cook in the sauce for the last 3 minutes of cooking time.
  5. Divide pasta among 4 bowls and top with sauce and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with extra basil leaves and serve.
  • Author: Chef Stuart
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Pasta
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
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