Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Elevate your dinner with this delightful lemon garlic shrimp pasta. Succulent shrimp, tender pasta, and a zesty lemon garlic sauce come together to create a dish bursting with flavor and freshness.
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook the shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the lemon zest and lemon juice. Toss to coat the pasta in the lemon garlic sauce.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the lemon zest and lemon juice. Toss to coat the pasta in the lemon garlic sauce.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to combine with the pasta. Cook for an additional minute to heat through.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the pasta with chopped fresh parsley.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the pasta with chopped fresh parsley.
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 420kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Cholesterol 180mg60%
- Sodium 520mg22%
- Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 28g57%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
- Shrimp Size: Use large shrimp for this recipe to ensure juicy and tender results.
- Adjusting Heat: Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your preference for spice.
- Pasta Variations: Feel free to use your favorite pasta shape for this dish, such as fettuccine or penne.
- Enhancing Flavor: For extra flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the skillet after cooking the garlic, allowing it to reduce slightly before adding the shrimp and pasta.