Spicy Shrimp on a Bed of Lemon/Butter/Tomato Pasta

Name: Spicy Shrimp on a Bed of Lemon/Butter/Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: SHRIMP MARINADE; 12 medium shrimp, cleaned; 1/4 c olive oil; 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; zest of 1/2 lemon; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; PASTA SAUCE; 1/2 stick butter (4 tbsp); 2 clove garlic, micro-planed; zest of 1/2 lemon and juice of 1 lemon; 1/4 c sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped; 1/4 c chopped fresh parsley; salt and pepper to taste; OTHER INGREDIENTS; 1/2 lb linguini, cooked al dente; plenty of fresh parmesan reggiano at the table to grate

By Sherry Peyton
@SherryPeyton

Pictures don't do this justice. This is elegance, and fairly easy to make. It's perfect for company or for a romantic dinner for two. Simple, but only the best ingredients will do.

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Perfect for a special date night, this pasta is an impressive meal. But, it's super easy to put together. I particularly liked the light sauce for the pasta. Delish! The Test Kitchen

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Serves:

Prep:

45 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

SHRIMP MARINADE
12 medium

shrimp, cleaned
1/4 c

olive oil
2 Tbsp

balsamic vinegar
1 clove

garlic, minced
·

zest of 1/2 lemon
1 pinch

salt
1/2 tsp

pepper
PASTA SAUCE
1/2 stick

butter (4 tbsp)
2 clove

garlic, micro-planed
·

zest of 1/2 lemon and juice of 1 lemon
1/4 c

sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
1/4 c

chopped fresh parsley
·

salt and pepper to taste
OTHER INGREDIENTS
1/2 lb

linguini, cooked al dente
·

plenty of fresh parmesan reggiano at the table to grate
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How to Make Spicy Shrimp on a Bed of Lemon/Butter/Tomato Pasta

Step-by-Step

Mix marinade together, and place cleaned shrimp in. Marinate for no more than 1-1/2 hours. Remove and skewer on 2 wooden sticks. Set aside until the very last thing.
Heat salted water and cook the pasta al dente. Drain.
In a sauce pan, melt the butter, add the garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. Add the lemon and zest and cook on medium until it has reduced about 1/3. Add the pasta and the parsley, and combine. Take off the heat.
Heat up a stove grill to very hot, and place the shrimp on. Watch carefully, turn when it starts to pink along the edges. Do the other side. Should take no more than about 3 minutes.
Place the pasta in a serving bowl, and place the pasta skewers on top. Serve with plenty of high quality Parmesan Reggiano cheese, grated or shaved.