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