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Zesty Lemon Shrimp Spaghetti Recipe

Zesty Lemon Shrimp Spaghetti Recipe

A delightful pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp tossed with spaghetti in a zesty lemon sauce.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz spaghetti or your choice of pasta
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pc lemon zested and juiced
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.25 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat with sauce.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a little extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg