Special Shrimp Pasta

Juicy jumbo shrimp turn this simple supper dish into something really special.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 7  ounces linguine or 7  ounces spaghetti
• 1  ounce butter
• 7  ounces jumbo shrimp, raw and peeled
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
•  salt and pepper
• 7  tablespoons white wine
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice
• 1  pinch  chili flakes (optional)
• 1  tablespoon flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped

Directions

1. Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling, salted water according to pack instructions.
2. Meanwhile, heat a small knob of the butter in a frying pan. When it starts to sizzle, add the shrimp and fry for 1 min until they start to change colour.
3. Add the garlic and chili flakes if using and sizzle for 1 min more, splash in the wine, then bring to the boil.
4. Swirl in the rest of the butter, season with salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice, then stir in the chopped parsley.
5. When the pasta is just cooked, drain and toss through the shrimp.
6. Divide the pasta between 2 bowls, pour over any excess sauce and serve straightaway.