Description
Easy 30-Minute Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a vibrant dish that transforms a busy weeknight into a gourmet experience. Succulent shrimp are tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce and served with perfectly cooked pasta, making it both quick and satisfying. Ready in just half an hour, this recipe is perfect for impressing loved ones or enjoying a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and saut? minced garlic for about one minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, and cook until pink and opaque (about 3 minutes per side).
- Pour in chicken broth and fresh lemon juice; simmer for two minutes.
- Toss in the drained pasta and red pepper flakes; mix well to coat.
- Serve immediately with parsley garnish and extra lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg