Green Chile Shrimp Scampi With Spaghetti

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, reserving ¼ cup pasta cooking liquid.

   Step 2

   When the pasta is nearly done, pat shrimp dry with paper towels; season with salt. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook shrimp until pink but still slightly undercooked, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate.

   Step 3

   Add remaining 2 Tbsp. oil to same skillet. Cook jalapeño and garlic, stirring often, until garlic starts to soften and turn golden, about 1 minute. Add green chiles and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and cook, stirring often, until combined and mixture is jammy, about 1 minute.

   Step 4

   Add pasta, shrimp, butter, reserved pasta cooking liquid, and 2 tsp. lemon zest and cook, stirring often, until butter is melted, sauce is combined, and pasta is coated and glossy, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; taste and season with more salt and pepper.

   Step 5

   To serve, divide pasta among shallow bowls and top with parsley and more lemon zest and pepper.