Lemon Shrimp Pasta: A Quick and Delicious Family Favorite
A quick and delicious Lemon Shrimp Pasta recipe that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and cooked linguine.
- Toss everything together and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add more or less red pepper flakes depending on your spice preference.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Lemon Shrimp Pasta, quick dinner, family favorite