Lemony Shrimp Cavatappi
Lemon juice, butter, and chives make this fresh pasta dish so addictive.
Recipe type: Main
Ingredients
- 12 oz. cavatappi
- ¼ c. butter
- Juice of 2 lemons
- ¼ c. freshly chopped chives
- kosher salt
- 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on, if desired)
- 1 large lemon, sliced
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook cavatappi according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water, and return to pot.
- Meanwhile, cook shrimp. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add lemon juice and chives and season with salt. Bring to a simmer.
- Once simmering, add shrimp and cook until pink, 2 minutes per side.
- Add cooked pasta and lemon slices to skillet and serve.
