Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
A delightful Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta that combines succulent shrimp with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic, perfect for any family dinner or date night.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the shrimp and garlic mixture.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Don’t overcook the shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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