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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta: A Zesty 20-Minute Delight

A quick and delicious Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta recipe that brings vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Dried Spaghetti or any preferred long pasta
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Butter can substitute with more olive oil
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
For the Protein
  • 1 pound Medium Shrimp peeled and deveined
For Brightness
  • 1 whole Lemon juice and zest
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
For Seasoning
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
Optional Topping
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated, optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Large Skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for about 30 seconds.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Combine drained spaghetti with the shrimp and pour in reserved pasta water. Toss until well mixed and heated through.
  5. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, serve immediately and use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor.

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