Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta: A Deliciously Easy Dinner
Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta is a flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything until well coated and heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped parsley before serving.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg