Spaghetti with Shrimp and Arugula Recipe

Spaghetti with Shrimp and Arugula Recipe

  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 pound large shrimp (about 20), shelled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 2 cups chopped arugula (about 1 bunch)
  1. In a 5-quart kettle bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil for spaghetti.
  2. In a large bowl stir together 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, parsley, zest, and pepper and salt to taste.
  3. Cook spaghetti in boiling water until al dente and drain in a colander. Immediately add pasta to parsley mixture and toss until combined well. Season pasta with pepper and salt and cover.
  4. In a large non-stick skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook shrimp, stirring, until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add shrimp to pasta. Add arugula and toss until combined well.
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