Recipe: Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

 

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces (about 225g) pasta of your choice (linguine, spaghetti, or fettuccine)
• 1 pound (about 450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta:

   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the Shrimp:

   • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.

3. Cook the Shrimp:

   • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove the cooked shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

4. Make the Lemon Garlic Sauce:

   • In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

5. Add Lemon Zest and Juice:

   • Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

6. Combine Shrimp and Pasta:

   • Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta and chopped parsley to the skillet, tossing until everything is well coated in the lemon garlic sauce.

7. Adjust Seasoning:

   • Taste the pasta and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper, if needed.

8. Serve:

   • Serve the lemon garlic shrimp pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

9. Enjoy!

   • Enjoy this flavorful and aromatic lemon garlic shrimp pasta as a satisfying main dish for lunch or dinner. It's quick to make and bursting with bright citrusy flavors that will delight your taste buds!