Easy lemon shrimp spaghetti

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4.7

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    412 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Easy lemon shrimp spaghetti

Easy lemon shrimp spaghetti with garlic, fresh chillies and parsley is a light, delicious weeknight dinner recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 500 g (1lb) Spaghetti
  • 500 g/1lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt

For the sauce

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1-2 tsp fresh chilli finely chopped
  • ½ cup chopped parsley
  • 1 lemon zested + juiced
  • salt and black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
  2. Add the spaghetti and allow to cook until al dente according to package instructions, approximately 9 minutes.
  3. Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a medium bowl.
  4. Add a few tablespoons of olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium high heat then add the shrimp, in batches if necessary, and allow to sear for a minute per side until golden then remove and set aside. 
  5. In the same pan, add another tablespoon of olive oil then stir in the fresh minced garlic, lemon zest, finely chopped chillies and parsley.
  6. Cook for 30 seconds then add a ladle full of the pasta's cooking water (white wine can also be used) and a generous squeeze of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. 
  7. Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of cooking water, then add the shrimp and cooked pasta back to the pasta sauce.
  8. Toss to coat, adding a splash of pasta water, if necessary.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve with extra parsley and lemon for squeezing.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 412kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 158mg (53%) Sodium 1329mg (55%) Potassium 232mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 863IU (17%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 91mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 412 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 412kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 158mg 53%
Sodium 1329mg 55%
Potassium 232mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 863IU 17%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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