Quick Seafood Dishes 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
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
4. Once the shrimp are cooked, add the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the skillet, stirring well to combine all the flavors.
5. Drain the spaghetti and add it directly to the skillet with the shrimp, tossing everything together until the pasta is coated in the sauce.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh parsley, adjusting seasoning as desired.
7. Serve the Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.