A refreshing and delightful pasta dish combining the zesty flavor of lemon and the savory taste of garlic with succulent shrimp.
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
A refreshing and delightful pasta dish combining the zesty flavor of lemon and the savory taste of garlic with succulent shrimp.
Ingredients
- 100 grams spaghetti or your choice of pasta
- 200 grams shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 whole lemon juiced and zested
- to taste salt and black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the pan and cook until they are pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and cooked pasta to the pan. Toss to combine.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 29gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 3mg
