Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Name: Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound linguine pasta; 4 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin); 1.5 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined); 5 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.5 cup chicken broth; 1 lemon (juiced); 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1.5 teaspoon salt; 0.75 teaspoon black pepper; 4 cup fresh arugula; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Juicy shrimp sautéed with abundant garlic and bright lemon, tossed with al dente pasta and fresh parsley for a flavorful and speedy meal.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.98/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 pound linguine pasta
4 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
1.5 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined)
5 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
0.5 cup chicken broth
1 lemon (juiced)
0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1.5 teaspoon salt
0.75 teaspoon black pepper
4 cup fresh arugula
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Instructions

Cook linguine pasta according to package directions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining. Drain the pasta and set aside.
While pasta cooks, season the shrimp with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
To the same skillet, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in 1/2 cup of chicken broth and the juice of 1 lemon, bringing to a simmer.
Add the drained linguine pasta to the skillet, along with the cooked shrimp, chopped fresh parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss to combine, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to create a light sauce. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, or to taste.
Prepare a simple arugula salad by tossing 4 cups of fresh arugula with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar.
Serve the Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta immediately with the fresh arugula salad.

Notes

If you don't have fresh lemon, bottled lemon juice can be used, but fresh is recommended for best flavor. The red pepper flakes are optional for a bit of heat.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 610
Protein: 51.5 g
Carbohydrates: 54.2 g
Fat: 20.1 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Sodium: 1390 mg
Saturated Fat: 5.9 g
Sugar: 3.4 g
Cholesterol: 385 mg