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Shrimp Pasta

A delightful shrimp pasta dish combining tender shrimp with al dente pasta in a flavorful garlic and olive oil sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: shrimp pasta, seafood, Italian, quick meals
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 12 oz large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  • Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  • While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant.
  • Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they turn pink.
  • Pour in the white wine and let it simmer.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving some pasta water.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the shrimp.
  • Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  • Stir in lemon zest, juice, and chopped parsley.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm with grated Parmesan.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 3g