Shrimp and Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 340 gAngel hair pasta
• 28 gExtra virgin olive oil
• 450 gMedium shrimp
• 12 gGarlic
• 6 gSalt
• 3 gPepper
• 240 gChicken broth
• 1 gRed pepper flakes, crushed
• 2 gLemon peel
• 30 gLemon juice
• 8 gItalian parsley
• 40 gParmesan cheese

Equipment

stovetop, colander, large pot, serving bowl, skillet, tongs, wooden spoon

Instructions

1. 1
   Prep and boil

   Gather all ingredients, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then cook the angel hair pasta according to package directions and drain. · 8 min

   What to look for: pasta tender but not mushy

2. 2
   Sauté shrimp

   Heat half of the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add garlic, medium shrimp, salt, and pepper and sauté briefly. · 2 min

   When it is done: Shrimp are opaque and reach 63°C / 145°F.

3. 3
   Add broth

   Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle in the crushed red pepper flakes, then raise the heat to high. · 1 min

   What to look for: liquid bubbling actively

4. 4
   Warm shrimp

   Add any cooked shrimp if they were not sautéed earlier, stirring gently to combine with the broth. · 2 min

   When it is done: Shrimp are opaque and hot throughout.

5. 5
   Reduce sauce

   Cook the shrimp and broth on high heat briefly until the flavors concentrate and shrimp are fully heated. · 1 min

   When it is done: Shrimp reach 63°C / 145°F.

6. 6
   Add lemon

   Stir the lemon peel and lemon juice into the skillet to brighten the sauce. · 2 min

   What to look for: fresh citrus aroma

7. 7
   Season pasta

   Transfer the drained pasta to a serving bowl, drizzle with the remaining olive oil, add salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly. · 1 min

   What to look for: pasta lightly glossy

8. 8
   Combine and serve

   Add the shrimp mixture, chopped Italian parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese to the pasta, tossing gently, then serve immediately. · 1 min

   What to look for: evenly mixed with melted cheese