Description
This Lemon Spaghetti with Shrimp recipe brings together the bright flavors of lemon, succulent shrimp, and creamy Parmesan. It’s a perfect dish for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 ounces spaghetti
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Other:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Boil salted water, cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
- Cook Shrimp: Season and cook shrimp in olive oil until pink, then set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes. Add lemon zest, juice, Parmesan, cream, and butter. Mix until smooth.
- Combine: Toss cooked spaghetti in the sauce, adding pasta water as needed. Add shrimp, parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter version, omit cream and butter, using extra olive oil.
- Pair with garlic bread or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg
