Lemon Shrimp Linguine

Ingredients:

Lemon oil:

-1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
-1 lemon, zested

Pasta:

-1 pound linguine pasta
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-2 shallots, diced
-2 garlic cloves, minced
-1 pound frozen shrimp
-1/4 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
-1 lemon, zested
-1 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-3 cups arugula
-1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1. Combine the olive oil and the lemon zest in a small bowl and reserve
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
3. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes
4. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid
5. Meanwhile, in a large, heavy skillet warm the olive oil over medium heat
6. Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 2 minutes
7. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 5 minutes
8. Add the cooked linguine, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper
9. Toss to combine
10. Turn off the heat and add the arugula
11. Using a mesh sieve, strain the lemon zest out of the reserved lemon olive oil and add the oil to the pasta
12. Add the chopped parsley to the pasta and toss to combine
13. Serve immediately