Zesty One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and flavorful Zesty One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta. This dish combines succulent shrimp, al dente pasta, and a zesty sauce of fresh lemon and garlic, all cooked in just 20 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this one-pan meal is easy to prepare and requires minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain the rest, and set aside.
- 2. Sauté garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3. Cook shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- 4. Add lemon juice and broth: Pour in fresh lemon juice and chicken broth while scraping up bits from the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- 5. Combine with pasta: Add cooked pasta to the skillet along with reserved pasta water as needed. Toss until well combined.
- 6. Serve: Transfer to plates and garnish with fresh parsley or additional lemon zest if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg