Description
A quick and delicious lemon shrimp pasta dish with a light, tangy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Pour broth and lemon juice into the skillet. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, add cooked pasta, and toss to coat.
- Stir in parsley, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spiciness.
- Substitute chicken or scallops for shrimp if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: lemon shrimp pasta, easy pasta recipe, shrimp dinner