Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp in Lemon Cream Sauce

"This pasta is a Clark family favorite as we grew up in the Bay Area in California and developed a fondness, and some wonderful family recipes, for fresh shellfish. From our house to yours. Enjoy" Marla Clark!

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 pound peeled, uncooked shrimp (medium or large)
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup cream
• Freshly grated good quality Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound angel hair pasta, cooked
• Freshly milled black pepper to taste

METHOD

In a large sauce pan, over medium heat, melt butter.

Lightly brown garlic, 1 - 2 minutes, then add shrimp.

Cook for 1 - 2 minutes, then add lemon juice, lemon zest and oregano and continue to cook until shrimp turn pink (another 2 - 3 minutes).

Reduce heat to low and gently stir in cream. Heat for 2 - 3 minutes and serve over angel hair pasta with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Add freshly milled black pepper, as desired.

Serves 4 - 6

Contributor: Marla Clark

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