Description
Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta is a delightful and quick meal that combines succulent shrimp with a zesty garlic sauce. This dish brings the flavors of a gourmet restaurant to your kitchen in under 30 minutes. Bursting with fresh lemon and aromatic garlic, each bite is perfectly complemented by creamy Parmesan cheese. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this pasta is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve some cooking water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until pink (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Stir in minced garlic, then add lemon juice and zest. Cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing well to combine.
- Gradually mix in grated Parmesan and reserved pasta water until desired creaminess is achieved. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg