Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

This pasta dish is made with succulent shrimp, fragrant garlic, and tangy lemon juice. It's then tossed with spaghetti and fresh parsley for a light and refreshing meal.

Servings 4

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
• Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add lemon juice to the skillet and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat with the shrimp and lemon garlic sauce.
• Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top of the pasta and serve immediately.
• Enjoy your delicious Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta!

Calories: 600kcal

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: garlic, lemon garlic shrimp pasta, lemon zest, olive oil, parsley, pasta, shrimp, Spaghetti

This recipe calls for simple and fresh ingredients that come together to create a burst of flavor in every bite. The juicy shrimp is cooked to perfection and pairs perfectly with the lemon garlic sauce, which is made by sautéing garlic in olive oil and adding fresh lemon juice.

To start, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until it’s perfectly al dente. While the pasta is cooking, heat up some olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.

Next, add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Then, add the lemon juice to the skillet and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Finally, add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is coated in the shrimp and lemon garlic sauce. To finish, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top of the pasta for a pop of color and flavor.

This Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta is perfect for a weeknight dinner, date night, or even a dinner party with friends. Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also incredibly flavorful and will leave you feeling satisfied and happy. So, give this recipe a try and impress your guests with your Italian culinary skills!