Description
A light and flavorful pasta dish combining shrimp, artichokes, and lemon for a fresh meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta: cook according to package instructions
- 1 lb shrimp: peeled and deveined
- 1 can artichoke hearts: drained and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic: minced
- 1 lemon: zested and juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp parsley: chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the pan and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in artichoke hearts, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the shrimp and artichoke mixture. Toss well.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for more or less tanginess.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg