Lemon Shrimp Pasta

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This lemon shrimp pasta is a very lightly sauced dish. It's refreshing as well as filling.

By Allrecipes Member
Updated on July 7, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 (16 ounce) package fresh linguine pasta

  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook and stir shrimp in hot oil until opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from heat.

  3. Cook linguine in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 1 to 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons cooking water.

  4. Combine lemon zest and juice in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Sprinkle in parsley and stir in butter until melted. Stir in reserved cooking water. Add shrimp to lemon sauce.

  5. Mix together linguine, lemon-shrimp sauce, and Parmesan cheese in a large serving bowl.

Recipe Tip

This recipe calls for the zest and juice of one lemon, which equates to about 2 tablespoons lemon zest and 3 tablespoons juice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

585 Calories
19g Fat
66g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 585
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 287mg 96%
Sodium 1158mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate 66g 24%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 39g 79%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 297mg 23%
Iron 7mg 39%
Potassium 445mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.