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If needed, clean, peel and rinse shrimp.
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Pat dry.
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Mix the shrimp in a bowl with half of the olive oil, salt and lots of fresh black pepper.
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Set in the fridge while you prepare the other ingredients.
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Zest and juice the lemon into a small bowl.
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Chop the shallot, thyme and other herbs.
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Set aside.
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Boil water and cook pasta according to package instructions.
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When its done, drain the pasta reserving 1 cup of starchy pasta water.
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Melt butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat.
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Add shallot, cook about 2 minutes.
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Stir in lemon juice and zest, thyme, other herbs and red pepper flakes.
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Keep the mixture warm over low heat when its done.
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Heat remaining olive oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat.
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Make sure the pan is big enough to add the pasta and all ingredients!
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Cook shrimp until done, 4-5 minutes, stirring to cook all sides.
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Pour about half the pasta water into the hot pan with the shrimp and whisk to deglaze the pan.
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Add pasta to the shrimp pan, and then pour in the butter lemon mixture.
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Stir in as much Parmesan cheese as you would like!
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Check for seasoning, add salt and pepper as needed.
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Serve warm!
