Last-Minute Lemon Shrimp Pasta

A quick and delicious last-minute lemon shrimp pasta dish that combines spaghetti, juicy shrimp, and fresh lemon for a flavorful dinner in under 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Calories 785 kcal

Equipment

large pot
large bowl

Ingredients

16 ounce spaghetti
0.5 pound uncooked medium shrimp peeled and deveined
0.67 cup grated Parmesan cheese
0.5 cup olive oil
0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.5 cup frozen peas thawed
0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 9 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for 3 more minutes. Drain.
Whisk Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Add spaghetti, shrimp, and peas to sauce. Sprinkle with basil and lemon zest; toss to coat.

Notes

This tastes just as good with cooked chicken in place of the shrimp. Just warm the chicken and add it with the basil and lemon zest. You can also leave out the shrimp and serve the pasta as a side dish with grilled meat or fish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 785kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 30gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 478mgPotassium: 430mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 203mgIron: 6mg

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