FOOD | Angel Hair Shrimp Pasta

Dear World,

My tastebuds have been to heaven.
Really though. I was full, and I still went for seconds.

This dish took only about 20 minutes to make and I served it with garlic bread. Did I already mention that my tastebuds went to heaven? Oh, okay. Read after the jump for le process!

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What You Need (Serves 2):

- 4oz Angel Hair Pasta (can substitute with whole wheat pasta)

- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (cut in half)

- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)

- 2 cloves garlic (minced)

- 10 extra large cooked shrimp (cleaned, thawed, deveined)

- Italian Seasoning spice (mixture of oregano, basil, and thyme) or use fresh herbs

- 1 pinch crushed red pepper 

- 2 cups spinach

- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

- ground black pepper and salt

1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Once water has boiled, add the uncooked pasta to water. Cook for 5 minutes (or until al dente). Drain pasta leaving a little pasta water left over. 

2. While water is boiling, place shrimp on a plate and add 1 pinch of crushed red pepper, 1 pinch of italian seasoning, about 1 tbsp lemon zest, 1 pinch of black pepper and salt. Toss around and let sit.

3. In a large skillet on medium heat, heat oil and add minced garlic. After a couple of seconds, add cherry tomatoes, spinach, and remaining lemon zest. Add salt and pepper and sautee covered for 2 minutes. Add shrimp to the skillet and brown shrimp on each side.

4. Add drained pasta and the juice of one lemon to the skillet. Add pasta water to create a sauce and add salt, pepper, or italian seasoning to taste. 

5. Top pasta with fresh parmesan cheese.

6. Enjoy!