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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a quick, vibrant dish that combines tender shrimp with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic over perfectly cooked pasta, making it an ideal meal for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

  • Spaghetti or Linguine
  • Fresh or frozen shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • Fresh garlic
  • Lemon juice and zest
  • Unsalted butter
  • Olive oil
  • Fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water, add spaghetti or linguine, and cook until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
  2. Sauté the shrimp: In a large skillet, melt olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add shrimp and sauté until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic, cooking until fragrant for about one minute.
  4. Mix in lemon: Pour in lemon juice and zest; gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
  5. Toss with pasta: Combine drained pasta with the shrimp mixture, ensuring even coating.
  6. Garnish & serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and serve immediately.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg