Description
This Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a light, flavorful dish made with tender shrimp, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley, tossed with spaghetti for a quick and elegant meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until just opaque. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Add cooked pasta, parsley, butter, and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss to combine, adding more pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp; they should be just opaque.
- Add more red pepper flakes if you like it spicier.
- You can substitute linguine or fettuccine for spaghetti.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
