Linguine with Shrimp and Garlic

Ingredients

• 8 ounces wheat linguine
• 1 pound shrimp
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 each garlic
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup white wine
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Cook the whole wheat linguine according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. 2While the pasta is cooking, clean and devein the shrimp.
3. 3Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. 4Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they start to turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
5. 5Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
6. 6In the same skillet, add cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to break down, about 5 minutes.
7. 7Pour in the dry white wine and let it simmer, scraping any bits off the bottom of the skillet, until the liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
8. 8Return the shrimp to the skillet, add lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
9. 9Toss the cooked linguine into the skillet with the shrimp mixture. Mix well to combine.
10. 10Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
11. 11Serve immediately, garnishing with extra parsley if desired.