Quick Seafood Recipes for Weeknight Dinner: Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 ounces spaghetti
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions, then drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
4. Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth) and lemon juice, scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pan, and let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
5. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet along with reserved pasta water, lemon zest, and chopped parsley, tossing everything together until well combined.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired before serving.
7. Serve the shrimp pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and extra parsley if desired.