Description

30-Minute Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a vibrant and zesty dish that combines succulent shrimp with al dente pasta in a fresh lemon-garlic sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
Salt (for boiling water)
1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
Lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti or linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Shrimp: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering hot, toss in the shrimp and sauté until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes per side.
Add Garlic: Add minced garlic to the pan with shrimp and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Create Your Sauce: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and stir well. Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until creamy.
Combine Everything: Add drained pasta directly into the skillet with shrimp and sauce. Toss everything together until each noodle is well-coated.
Serve It Up: Transfer onto plates or bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or lemon zest if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
Calories: 480
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 220mg

Keywords: For a vegetarian version, substitute shrimp with tofu or your favorite vegetables. Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. To store leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water or broth.