Description
A quick and delicious shrimp pasta dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of spaghetti or any pasta of your choice
- 1 pound of medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- ½ cup of fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Start by cooking your pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Be sure to reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once warmed, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until it’s fragrant but not browned.
- Next, toss in the shrimp and red pepper flakes into the skillet. Season them with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Add the reserved pasta water, lemon zest, and lemon juice into the skillet with the shrimp. Stir everything together to make a light sauce, and then add in the cooked pasta. Mix well so that the pasta is evenly coated.
- Finally, remove from heat and fold in the fresh chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. You can also sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor.
Notes
Consider using zucchini noodles for a lower-carb version or chickpeas for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg