Description
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta delivers Mediterranean sunshine on a plate, bringing quick comfort with bold flavors. Silky noodles wrapped in zesty sauce and succulent shrimp promise a delightful meal that satisfies you in mere moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 oz (226 grams) linguine or spaghetti
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fats and Garnishes:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup (15 grams) fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Arrange pasta, shrimp, garlic, lemon zest, olive oil, butter, and red pepper flakes in a large skillet, covering with cold water.
- Ignite burner to high heat, bringing liquid to a rolling boil while gently stirring to prevent pasta from clumping.
- Transition heat to medium, continuously stirring for 9-11 minutes until pasta reaches al dente texture and shrimp turns vibrant pink.
- Monitor liquid levels, incrementally introducing small amounts of water if pasta requires additional moisture to complete cooking.
- When pasta absorbs most liquid and develops a silky consistency, remove skillet from heat source, creating a luxurious sauce coating.
- Incorporate fresh lemon juice, finely chopped parsley, and grated Parmesan, seasoning with salt and pepper to elevate flavor profile.
- Allow dish to rest momentarily, permitting sauce to achieve a slightly thickened, glossy appearance before serving.
Notes
- Choose quick-cooking shrimp like medium or small sizes to ensure even cooking within the 9-11 minute timeframe.
- Opt for gluten-free pasta to make this recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Use plant-based butter and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan for a vegan-friendly version of this dish.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your spice tolerance, adding more for heat lovers or reducing for sensitive palates.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg