30-Minute Zesty Lemon Shrimp Pasta
This bright and zesty Lemon Shrimp Pasta is simple to make and bursting with fresh flavor. Just 30 minutes and 9 ingredients required!
Equipment
- Citrus Squeezer (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 pound large white shrimp
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 16 ounces pasta of choice I used angel hair
- 1 large lemon juice and zest
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
- Set yourself up by bringing a large pot with 10 cups of water to a boil, peeling the shrimp, and peeling and mincing the garlic.1 pound large white shrimp, 4 cloves garlic
- Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel to reduce excess moisture (try these bamboo paper towels for a more sustainable option!) and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Get the oil hot in a large frying pan for about 2-3 minutes. Then, add the garlic and stir until fragrant.3 tablespoons olive oil
- Add your shrimp in a single layer so that each shrimp is directly touching the pan. Cook the shrimp in the garlic and oil for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F). Remove the shrimp and set aside for later, keeping the oil and garlic in the pan.
- Cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the packaging. Before draining, conserve about 1 cup of the starchy water the pasta cooked in.16 ounces pasta of choice
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the oil and garlic over low heat. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and remaining salt and pepper and toss. Slowly add the pasta water, about 2 tablespoons at a time to loosen. Continue to toss, only adding as much of the pasta water as you need.1 large lemon, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Add the shrimp back to the pan with the pasta and add chopped parsley. Toss again. Taste to see if you need additional salt and pepper.2 tablespoons parsley
- Serve warm with some fresh lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you are using frozen shrimp, make sure they are defrosted before starting this recipe. You can defrost your shrimp in the refrigerator for 24 hours or by placing the frozen shrimp in a sealed storage bag and submerging it in a bowl of cold water for about 45 minutes.