Description
A quick and easy dish that combines zesty lemon and garlic with tender shrimp and spaghetti for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions with a pinch of salt until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes, then drain and reserve pasta water.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp for 3 to 4 minutes, turning until they are pink and opaque.
- Combine lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper in the skillet with the shrimp.
- Toss the drained spaghetti with the shrimp mixture, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a fuller meal. Can be enjoyed with a glass of white wine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: pasta, shrimp, lemon garlic, quick dinner, Italian recipe, seafood dish