How To Make Lemon Shrimp Pasta Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
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Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss until well coated in the sauce.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 368kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 214mg
- Sodium : 376mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 44g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 26g
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