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Lemon Spaghetti with Shrimp

Lemon Spaghetti with Shrimp: Quick & Zesty Weeknight Delight

A quick and zesty Lemon Spaghetti with Shrimp, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Marinade
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp shelled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil high quality
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Parsley or basil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • to taste Sea Salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Pepper
Pasta
  • 12 ounces Spaghetti gluten-free option available
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese grated, optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • medium bowl
  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Marinate Shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine thawed large shrimp with olive oil, lemon zest, parsley, minced garlic, sea salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated and let marinate for about 20 minutes.
  2. Cook Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  3. Sear Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sear marinated shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove and keep warm.
  4. Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and whisk together lemon juice, extra lemon zest, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and parsley until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Pour sauce over drained spaghetti. Toss gently to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
  6. Serve: Transfer to a serving platter, top with seared shrimp, garnish with parsley and olive oil. Optionally pass extra grated cheese at the table.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze spaghetti without shrimp for up to 2 months.

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