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Easy pasta al limone with shrimp

You are going to love this pasta al limone with juicy sautéed shrimp. It's the perfect easy and delicious dinner recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 585 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1lb) pasta
  • 500 g (1lb) shrimp/prawns peeled and deveined
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
For the lemon pasta sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1-2 lemons juiced and zested
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • parsley to serve

Instructions

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  1. Place a large pot of salted water over medium-high heat then allow to boil.
  2. Add the pasta to the pot of water and cook until al dente - 8-10 minutes depending on the shape. The pasta should be pleasant to eat: soft but firm.
  3. Once cooked, reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water then drain the pasta.
  4. Peel and devein the shrimp then pat dry with paper towels.
  5. Add to a medium bowl then drizzle over a teaspoon of olive oil and season generously with salt.
  6. Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
  7. Add the shrimp and allow to sear for a minute per side then remove and set aside.
  8. In the same pan, melt butter or add a few tablespoons of olive oil.
  9. Add the garlic and and cook for a minute until fragrant.
  10. Pour in the cream, lemon juice (to taste) and lemon zest and season.
  11. Allow to simmer for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly and coats the back of a spoon easily.
  12. Tip the drained pasta and shrimp into the lemon sauce and add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
  13. Stir to coat in the sauce, adding more pasta water if necessary.
  14. Add a generous amount of grated cheese, toss and serve garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Information

Calories 585kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 102g (34%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 832mg (35%) Potassium 198mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 239IU (5%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 175mg (18%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 585

% Daily Value*

Calories 585kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 102g 34%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 832mg 35%
Potassium 198mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 239IU 5%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 175mg 18%
Iron 2mg 11%

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