Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• 250g Maltagliati Chifferi Pasta
• 2 tablespoons of Sparta Gourmet Olive Oil
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 300g shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Calories per serving: Approximately 450 calories

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Serving size: 2-3

Cooking Instructions:

• Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
• Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
• Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss it with the lemon garlic shrimp until well combined.
• Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve the Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta hot.

Chefs Tips:

• Make sure the pasta is cooked to the Tooth or al dante, Pasta can be substituted to any of the shapes and sizes
• A dollop of cream or butter can be added towards the end to give pasta some body
• The shrimps post cooking, can be removed from the pan (so it is not over cooked).