25-Minute Shrimp and Lemon Parsley Spaghetti: Irresistibly Fresh!
A light and flavorful pasta dish with shrimp, lemon, and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the pan and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti with the shrimp mixture until well combined.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg