Linguine With Shrimp, Venetian Style

Step 1

Rinse shrimp and pat dry; cut each shrimp into ½ inch pieces.

Step 2

Add oil to a skillet large enough to hold all of the cooked pasta.

Step 3

Add in garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper; cook over medium heat until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add in shrimp and a big pinch of salt; cook/stir until the shrimp are cooked through, about 2 minutes.

Step 5

Add in lemon juice and wine; bring to a simmer; cook 2 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in parsley; remove from heat.

Step 7

Bring at least 4 quarts water to boil in a big pot.

Step 8

Add in 2 tablespoons salt, then the pasta; stir well, gently pushing the pasta down until it is completely covered with water.

Step 9

Cook over high heat, stirring often, until the pasta is al dente; drain pasta, reserving some cooking water.

Step 10

Add the pasta to the skillet and toss over high heat 1 minute until well mixed.

Step 11

Add a little of the cooking water, if needed.

Step 12

Remove the ginger; serve immediately.