Shrimp and Lemon Linguine with Arugula

I was in the mood for shrimp - well heck, I am ALWAYS in the mood for shrimp! Isn't everyone? Jeff said "I love shrimp AND pasta". OK, dare me to come up with another shrimp pasta with only ingredients we had? Dare accepted!

Shrimp and Lemon Linguine

1 lb. linguine, cooked according to package directions in salted water (reserve cooking water)

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

½ cup shallots, chopped

3 garlic cloves, pressed

1 lb. 16/20 count shrimp, shelled

1 lemon, rind and juice

½ tsp kosher salt

2 cups fresh arugula

½ cup parmesan reggiano, grated

¼ tsp fresh cracked black pepper

White truffle oil

While pasta is cooking…

Heat 2 EVOO in large, deep pan over medium heat

Add shallots and cook until soft, about 2 minutes

Add garlic and cook until golden, about 2 minutes

Add shrimp, lemon rind, and salt, cook until shrimp is just pink, 2-3 minutes

Add lemon juice

Add pasta and toss

Add arugula and toss

Add pasta water and toss until desired consistency

Add parmesan and black pepper toss

Drizzle with white truffle oil, optional