One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• 200 g linguine pasta
• 200 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes(optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8 minutes; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2‑3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.

4. 4

   Return the skillet to the heat, add the cooked linguine, lemon juice, lemon zest, and reserved pasta water. Toss to combine and heat through, about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir the cooked shrimp back into the pan, sprinkle with chopped parsley, adjust seasoning, and serve immediately.