Description
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a delectable dish featuring tender shrimp and al dente pasta, all enveloped in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- Spaghetti or linguine
- Fresh large shrimp
- Fresh garlic cloves
- Lemon juice and zest
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh parsley
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil until shimmering; sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add fresh shrimp and optional red pepper flakes; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque (3-4 minutes).
- Toss in cooked pasta, lemon juice, and zest; mix well to coat.
- Stir in chopped parsley, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: - Substitute shrimp with chicken or vegetables for variety. - Enhance flavor by adding fresh herbs or extra lemon zest. - Pair with a crisp white wine for an elevated dining experience.