Shrimp and lemon spaghetti

By DebCooks

Tart and tasty shrimp on a bed of spaghetti

Ingredients

• For the shrimp:
• 1 T olive oil
• 3/4 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1/4 teas salt
• 1/8 teas pepper
• For the pasta:
• 1 lb spaghetti
• 1/2 teas kosher salt
• 2/3 c olive oil
• 2/3 c parmesan cheese plus more for topping
• 1 T grated lemon zest
• 1/2 c fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teas pepper
• 1/3 c chopped fresh basil
• 2 T capers fried

Preparation

Step 1

Make the shrimp in a medium saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add to the preheated pan in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until cooked through. Set aside.
Make the pasta and cook for about 8 minutes, drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water. Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a large bowl to blend.
Ti\oss the pasta with the lemon sauce, shrimp and reserved cooking liquid adding 1/4 c at a time if needed to moisten. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the basil. Garnish with fried capers and more parmesan.
To fry capers: drain and rinse very well. Heat 1/4 inch olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the capers and fry about two minutes until they have popped open and are golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towel.