Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta

INGREDIENTS

8 oz

angel hair pasta, cooked according to package directions (half of a 1-pound box)

1/2 cup

unsalted butter (1 stick)

1 tsp

garlic powder, or to taste

1 lb

large shrimp, peeled, de-veined, and cleaned with tails off (I prefer 12-15 count shrimp)

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

pepper

1/4 cup

lemon juice

1 tsp

lemon zest, optional