Quick Seafood Meals for Weeknight Dinners: Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
4. Stir in the lemon juice and zest, mixing well to combine with the shrimp.
5. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing everything together until well coated.
6. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and lemon wedges.