Lemon Shrimp Pasta

Lemon Shrimp Pasta

This lemon shrimp pasta is a very lightly sauced dish. It’s refreshing as well as filling.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (16 ounce) package fresh linguine pasta
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Step 2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook and stir shrimp in hot oil until opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from heat.

Step 3
Cook linguine in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 1 to 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons cooking water.

Step 4
Combine lemon zest and juice in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Sprinkle in parsley and stir in butter until melted. Stir in reserved cooking water. Add shrimp to lemon sauce.

Step 5
Mix together linguine, lemon-shrimp sauce, and Parmesan cheese in a large serving bowl.

Tips

This recipe uses about 2 tablespoons lemon zest and 3 tablespoons juice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

585
Calories
19g
Fat
66g
Carbs
39g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 585
% Daily Value *
Total Fat19g 24%
Saturated Fat8g 41%
Cholesterol287mg 96%
Sodium1158mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate66g 24%
Dietary Fiber6g 21%
Total Sugars0g
Protein39g
Vitamin C25mg 127%
Calcium297mg 23%
Iron7mg 39%
Potassium445mg 9%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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