Pasta with Sautéed Shrimp and Lemon Zest
Al dente pasta tossed with plump shrimp and a zesty lemon-herb finish for a quick, elegant meal. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Spaghetti, Shrimp, Olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz Spaghetti
- 8 oz, peeled and deveined Shrimp
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1, zested and juiced Lemon
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup, chopped Fresh parsley
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Pasta water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add 12 oz spaghetti, and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 8 oz shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1/4 cup chopped parsley.
- Step 4: Add drained spaghetti and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Toss for 1 minute until sauce coats strands.
