Impress Your Guests With This Garlic and Lemon Shrimp With Pasta

Gather the ingredients. The Spruce / Andrew Bui Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions, or until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/3 cup of pasta cooking water. The Spruce / Andrew Bui While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. The Spruce / Andrew Bui Cook for 2 minutes, turn the shrimp over, add the remaining tablespoon of oil, the garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes. The Spruce / Andrew Bui Add the lemon zest and white wine to the shrimp. Stir and let the wine reduce slightly. Stir in the lemon juice. The Spruce / Andrew Bui Ladle the pasta cooking water into a large serving bowl. Drain the pasta and add to the bowl. The Spruce / Andrew Bui Pour the shrimp with the sauce over the pasta. The Spruce / Andrew Bui Add the Parmesan and pine nuts, if using, and toss to mix and coat. The Spruce / Andrew Bui Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and extra red pepper flakes on each serving, if desired. The Spruce / Andrew Bui