Lemon Mint Sauce with Shrimp Recipe

Lemon Mint Sauce with Shrimp Recipe

  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 3/4 pound large cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound dry fettuccini pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Meanwhile prepare the remaining ingredients.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the red pepper, shrimp, mint, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Add pasta to the boiling water and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Add the pasta to the shrimp mixture and toss to coat well.