Description
A delightful and refreshing dish that combines zesty lemon, savory garlic, and tender shrimp over spaghetti, perfect for any occasion.
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 in boiling salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve a cup of pasta water and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp in the skillet until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add lemon juice and zest, along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the drained spaghetti with the shrimp and sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor. Customize with your choice of pasta and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg