Description
A zesty and flavorful dish featuring spaghetti tossed with succulent shrimp, garlic, and lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, then add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream or a splash of white wine during step 4.
- You can substitute the shrimp with chicken or vegetables for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg