One-Pan Lemon Shrimp Pasta

Name: One-Pan Lemon Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz linguine; 2 tbsp olive oil; 12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes; 1, juiced and zested lemon; 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Fresh shrimp and pasta cooked together in a vibrant lemon-herb sauce with cherry tomatoes and garlic.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

8 oz linguine
2 tbsp olive oil
12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
1, juiced and zested lemon
1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 8 oz linguine for 7 minutes until al dente, then reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 12 oz shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet, cooking for 3 minutes until tomatoes soften. Stir in 1 lemon, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 cup chopped basil. Return drained linguine to the skillet, adding 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to create a glossy sauce, tossing for 2 minutes until coated.