Quick and Easy 15-Minute Dinner Recipe: Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

This 15-minute dinner recipe for Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta is perfect for busy weeknights. It combines succulent shrimp, fresh lemon, and garlic for a deliciously quick meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 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 or linguine according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.
5. Stir in the lemon juice and zest, mixing well to combine.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together to coat in the sauce.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
8. Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top.