Spicy Shrimp Over Pasta

This is a simple dish that will satisfy any shrimp lover's appetite. It's got the perfect amount of zing to it and tomato and herbs give it a great taste. It's also low in fat too! This was my Valentine's Day dinner that I made for my husband.

Ingredients: 
1/2 lb shrimp
8 ounces linguine, fettuccine, or spaghetti
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 green onions/scallions, chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1tbsp fresh basil, chopped or 1 tsp dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons dry white wine
1 tomato, chopped
Black pepper
Fresh Mozzarella (optional)

Boil the pasta until al dente. Drain but keep 1 cup of pasta water. 

Put some olive oil in  large non-stick skillet and evenly grease the pan.

Heat skillet on medium heat and add shrimp, lemon zest, garlic, scallions, red pepper flakes. Stir around for a couple minutes until the shrimp turns slightly pink.


Add tomatoes, salt, basil, lemon juice, and white wine. Cook for another until shrimp is fully cooked.

Add 1 cup of pasta water to shrimp make sauce (or less if preferred)

Spoon shrimp over pasta and pour some sauce over pasta

Sprinkle black pepper over pasta and place slices of fresh Mozzarella on top and place in the broiler until cheese is melted.

Serve and enjoy!