Lemon Pasta with Roasted Shrimp

It's been quite awhile since I've posted a recipe for all you wonderful people.....but, I've truly missed sharing recipes, and haven't quite gotten it out of my head that I don't have to photograph everything I cook!  That way of thinking is out the window now.....and back are my favorite recipes that I have to share with one and all!

On to business!!!  I came across this lovely little number, and it screamed light, bright, and tasty.....and believe me, it delivered on all three counts!  As I'm known to do, I tweaked a bit here, and tweaked a bit there.....but this time I left the ingredients as listed.....amounts, eh.  I used the freshest shrimp, and it paid off beautifully.....it was groaningly sweet!

Lemon Pasta with Roasted Shrimp
adapted from foodnetwork.com

You'll Need

• 1 pound (16/20 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Olive oil (best that you have)
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper, freshly ground
• 9 ounces angel hair pasta (packaged fresh)
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 large lemon, zested and juiced

Preheat your oven to 400°.

Place the shrimp on a sheet pan.  Sprinkle 1-1/2 teaspoons of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper over the shrimp.  With your hands, toss everything to coat.

Spread the shrimp out so they are not touching.  Roast in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes, or until they are pink and cooked through.

Zest and juice your lemon.

Add some olive oil and salt to a large pot of water.  Set over high heat and bring to the boil.

Once the water is boiling, cook the pasta according to package directions.  NOTE:  If you are using fresh pasta, this step will take about 1 minute to cook.

Remove the pasta from the pot, making sure to reserve some of the cooking liquid.  Immediately add to the pasta, melted butter, 1/8 cup of olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking liquid (add more, if needed).  Mix that up until the pasta is nicely covered.

YES.....that's an oopsie photo you see down below.....I forgot to melt the butter!!!

Add the shrimp over the pasta.....Bon Appétit.

Serves 2-3