Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring shrimp, garlic, and lemon, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Create the garlic base by heating olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sauté the shrimp in the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp is pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Mix in lemon juice and lemon zest, then add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Toss to combine everything evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor, and adjust red pepper flakes according to spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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