Description
Zesty One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with bright lemon and aromatic garlic, all tossed with al dente pasta and juicy cherry tomatoes. This one-pan wonder is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, offering a delightful blend of fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors in just 30 minutes. Easy to prepare and clean up, it’s destined to become a go-to recipe for busy cooks who crave deliciousness without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti or linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- 2. Sauté the shrimp: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (about 3-5 minutes).
- 3. Add tomatoes: Toss in halved cherry tomatoes and cook until they soften slightly (around 3 minutes).
- 4. Combine flavors: Pour in lemon juice and zest; stir well to combine. Let simmer for another couple of minutes.
- 5. Mix with pasta: Add cooked pasta to the skillet along with chopped parsley. If the mixture looks dry, splash in reserved pasta water until desired creaminess is achieved.
- 6. Serve: Plate immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg