Garlic Shrimp with Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb uncooked shrimps, rinsed, peeled and de-veined
• 1 lb Angel hair pasta
• 4 - 6 cloves garlic
• 4 tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes, optional
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice, or to taste

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
   
   
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, stir in the finely chopped or crushed garlic and cook for 1 minute.
   
   
3. Stir in the shrimps, salt, pepper and cayenne.
   
   
4. Stir in half the chopped parsley.
   
   
5. Add some of the pasta cooking water and let it simmer for a few minutes.
   
   
6. Add the pasta and lemon juice to the shrimp mixture and lightly toss to mix.
   
   
7. Garnish with the remaining chopped parsley and serve.