Lemon Basil Shrimp Pasta

Lemon Basil Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients:

1/2lb linguine

1lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

3-4 Tbsp butter or olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

zest and juice of 1 lemon

3-4 Tbsp basil leaves

1/4c fresh parmesan cheese

salt and pepper

Directions:

Cook pasta about 9-10 minutes. Add shrimp to pasta pot for 30 seconds (it will almost instantly turn pink and opaque) and drain. In a large pot, melt 3 Tbsp butter and add garlic, lemon juice, and zest. Heat through. Return pasta to pot. Stir to combine. If mixture seems a little dry, add a tad more butter or olive oil.

Stir in basil and parmesan. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.