Spaghetti with Shrimp, Parsley, Mint, and Garlic
- 1/2 lb. spaghetti (or any other type of pasta)
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. small shrimp
- 2 clove finely chopped garlic
- .13 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/4 c. finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/4 c. finely chopped mint leaves
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain spaghetti well.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook, stirring often, until pink all over, about 2 minutes.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until shrimp is just cooked through and garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add parsley, mint, butter, and lemon zest; stir until combined.
- Add spaghetti and reserved 1/2 cup pasta water to skillet; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook, tossing constantly, until liquid thickens to form a sauce and spaghetti is hot throughout, about 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Transfer pasta and shrimp to 4 shallow bowls and serve immediately.
pasta, extravirgin olive oil, shrimp, garlic, red pepper, flatleaf parsley, mint leaves, butter, lemon zest, salt
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/spaghetti-shrimp-mint-garlic (may not work)