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Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 zest lemon
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add remaining tablespoon olive oil and garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Return shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat with the lemon garlic sauce, then add the drained spaghetti. Mix well.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 32gFat: 18g

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