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Shrimp Scampi Pasta Salad Recipe

This is the perfect summertime and picnic salad. It has no dairy products, is easy t assemble and is tasty. Have as a starter or as a main with crusty bread and a chilled prosecco or rose wine. Serves 4-6 For the lemon oil: 1/2 cup/125ml extra-virgin olive oil 1 lemon, zested For the pasta: 1 pound/450g bow tie pasta 2 tablespoons/15ml olive oil 2 shallots, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 16 ounces/450g frozen shrimp salad shrimp ( you can use fresh if you have it 1/4 cup/60ml lemon juice (about 2 lemons) 1 lemon, zested 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 ounces/85g arugula/rocket Large handful chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Directions For the lemon oil: Combine the olive oil and the lemon zest in a small bowl and reserve.  Make pasta according to package directions. Defrost the shrimp, or if using fresh place in boiling seasoned water until just pink. In a large bowl, add the olive oil, shallots, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and peppe