This quick and easy lemon shrimp pasta is perfect for a last-minute dinner. With a zesty lemon flavor, succulent shrimp, and perfectly cooked pasta, it’s sure to become a favorite weeknight meal.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves
- 60 ml lemon juice
- 2 lemon zest
- 60 ml olive oil
- 30 g parsley
- 450 g pasta
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 450 g shrimp
Directions
Step 1
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
Step 4
Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute.
Step 5
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined.
Step 6
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.