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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

A delicious Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta recipe that combines succulent shrimp with pasta, infused with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente in salted water. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté shrimp until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes per side). Season with salt.
  3. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet; sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice, scraping up any brown bits from the pan for added flavor.
  5. Toss the drained pasta into the skillet with shrimp and sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
  6. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 28gFat: 22g

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding seasonal vegetables or substituting shrimp with chicken.

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