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Garlic Lemon Shrimp Pasta

Name: Garlic Lemon Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 200 g spaghetti; 200 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp lemon zest; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A bright, buttery pasta tossed with sautéed shrimp, garlic, and lemon zest for a dinner ready in 20 minutes.

Total

20 min

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

200 g spaghetti
200 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped(optional)
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Instructions

1
Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package directions (about 9-10 minutes); drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
2
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and sauté 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque; remove shrimp and set aside.
3
Add the remaining butter and minced garlic to the same skillet, cooking 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and the reserved pasta water; simmer 1 minute.
4
Return the shrimp to the skillet, toss in the cooked spaghetti, and mix until everything is coated and heated through, about 2 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.