For Mavis in Texas

Dale's Lemon Angel Hair

8 oz. angel hair
1/3 rounded c. pecan halves
2 T. lemon zest
1/4 scant c. plain olive oil
1/4 c.+ fresh lemon juice (don't substitute)
3 rounded tsp. minced garlic
3/4 to 1 c. cooked or raw shrimp, halved lengthwise
Coarse salt & coarse pepper
1 heaping c. grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 c. mixed snipped basil, parsley, & mint

Start salted water for pasta. Zest lemon into measuring cup, add juice. Set out everything else.
Toast pecans in 10" skillet on Medium High heat about 3 minutes, then lift out & reserve. Reduce heat to Medium; add oil, then shrimp, then garlic; cook 1 - 2 minutes. Off heat, add juice. Cook pasta to just al dente; add 2 T. of cooking water to the lemon mixture, then drain pasta well. Return it to the pot & pour lemon mixture over it & toss. Add tomatoes, herbs, & pecans, & grind on salt & pepper.

Serve hot or at room temperature to 3 or 4. Thanks to Dale Alfredson. Omit shrimp for an unusual side dish for 6 or 8.
Marilyn in Florida

http://www.nancyskitchen.com