Spaghetti With Arugula Pesto and Seared Jumbo Shrimp

• 2 cups arugula
• 1 garlic clove
• 12 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lb jumbo shrimp
• 1 lb spaghetti
• lemon zest, for garnish
• 10 fresh parsley leaves, chopped, for garnish

1. Blend the arugula and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
2. With the machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup of oil, processing until well blended.
3. Transfer the pesto to a large bowl.
4. Stir in the Parmesan.
5. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
6. Prepare the grill (high heat).
7. Using a knife, cut the back of the shrimp.
8. Brush the shrimp with oil.
9. Sprinkle with salt.
10. Grill the shrimp until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
11. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
12. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
13. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
14. Toss the pasta with the pesto in the large bowl to coat, adding the reserved cooking liquid 1 tablespoon at a time to moisten.
15. Top with the grilled shrimp.
16. Garnish with the lemon zest and parsley.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spaghetti-with-arugula-pesto-and-seared-jumbo-shrimp-398658 (may not work)