Quick Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta for Two
A flavorful and quick pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp, zesty lemon, and fragrant garlic. Perfect for a simple yet satisfying meal for two.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 6 ounces spaghetti or linguine (cooked al dente)
Shrimp
- 12 ounces raw shrimp (peeled and deveined (medium-sized preferred))
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium lemon (juiced and zested)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil until fragrant.
- Cook shrimp until pink and opaque; set aside.
- Lower heat, add butter (if using), lemon zest, and juice. Add pasta water.
- Return shrimp and pasta to pan; toss with sauce. Add parsley, salt, and pepper. Add pasta water if needed.
- Serve immediately, optionally drizzling with olive oil.
Notes
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference. For a richer flavor, use homemade pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 600mg