Quick 15-Minute Dinner Recipe: Garlic Lemon Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

1. Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and black pepper, and cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
4. Once the shrimp are done, squeeze in the lemon juice and sprinkle in the lemon zest, stirring well to combine the flavors.
5. Drain the cooked spaghetti and add it directly to the skillet with the shrimp, tossing to coat the pasta in the garlic-lemon sauce evenly.
6. Finally, remove the skillet from heat, add the fresh parsley, and mix well before serving with grated Parmesan cheese on top.