Zesty Lemon Shrimp Spaghetti Recipe
A delightful pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp tossed with spaghetti in a zesty lemon sauce.
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Servings:
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.