Last Minute Lemon Spaghetti and Shrimp

This quick and easy pasta dish with lemon, spaghetti, and shrimp comes together in less than 30 minutes. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 785 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.66666668653488 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
• 0.5 cup olive oil
• 0.5 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 cup frozen peas, thawed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 9 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for 3 more minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Whisk together Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Add spaghetti, shrimp, and peas to sauce. Sprinkle with basil and lemon zest and toss to coat.