Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta: A Quick and Indulgent Delight
A delightful and quick pasta dish with shrimp, garlic, and parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large pan, melt the butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink.
- Stir in the lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and cooked pasta.
- Mix in the parmesan cheese and season with salt.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the shrimp in lemon juice and garlic before cooking.
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg