Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
A quick and delicious pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp, fresh lemon, and garlic, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
5 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
4
Serves
450
Calories
Macros · per serving
25g protein
60g carbs
15g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 300 g spaghetti
- 400 g shrimp
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 clove garlic
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp parsley
- salt — to taste
- black pepper — to taste
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1
Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, peel and devein shrimp. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 3
In a large pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Add shrimp to the pan, season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Zest and juice the lemon, then add both to the shrimp along with the chopped parsley.
- 6
Add cooked spaghetti to the pan with shrimp, tossing to coat. If needed, add some reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
- 7
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
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