Description
A quick and delicious Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta recipe that combines succulent shrimp with a zesty lemon and garlic sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest, then add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream or half-and-half when mixing in the Parmesan cheese.
- Substitute shrimp with chicken or vegetables like asparagus or spinach for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg