Gluten-Free Pesto Pasta With Shrimp (Edit recipe)

Marinate the shrimp

1. Thaw and peel the shrimp if necessary.
2. Add the thawed shrimp to a medium size bowl along with the lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle the shrimp with the olive oil and stir to blend. Set aside.

Cook the pasta

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the gluten-free pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
3. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water, and set it aside.

Cook the shrimp

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the shrimp and cook the shrimp until they are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from heat.

Combine the pasta, pesto, and shrimp

1. Return the shrimp to the same skillet, add the cooked pasta.
2. Add the pesto sauce to the pasta and toss to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency
3. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired.