Description
A light and flavorful dish featuring shrimp, lemon, and herbs tossed with angel hair pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz angel hair pasta
- 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 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the shrimp and herb mixture until well combined.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg