Quick and Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta recipe
Succulent shrimp cooked in a zesty lemon garlic sauce, served over a bed of al dente pasta for a simple yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225g) linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Once the shrimp are cooked, add lemon zest and lemon juice to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated in the lemon garlic sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to thin it out.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve the lemon garlic shrimp pasta immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, spinach, or asparagus.
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the skillet along with the lemon juice.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and red pepper flakes according to your taste preferences.