Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta - Olive Branch Oil & Spice

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Oct 19, 2024

This spaghetti tossed with lemony, garlicky shrimp with super delicious and easy.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled & deveined 
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/2 cup white wined
  • 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Koroneiki Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti to al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. 
  2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the shrimp. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. Toss with the salt, pepper, lemon zest, and garlic.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until almost cooked through. Remove the shrimp and set aside. 
  4. Add the lemon juice, wine, pasta water and butter to the skillet. Simmer for a few minutes until slightly reduced. Add the cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet. Toss with the parmesan and parsley. 

Takes 20 minutes

Serves 4

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