Lemon Caper Pasta with Shrimp

Step 1

In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain pasta and return to pot.

Step 2

Meanwhile, remove tails from shrimp, if necessary, and discard. Pat shrimp very dry with paper towel. Sprinkle shrimp with salt.

Step 3

In large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and shrimp; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp start to become pink and are almost cooked through, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Add lemon juice, capers and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute or until shrimp turn opaque throughout, stirring frequently.

Step 5

Pour shrimp mixture over pasta. Add parsley and 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Using tongs, toss to combine, adding more pasta water if needed to create a thin sauce. Serve pasta garnished with Parmesan cheese.