Last-Minute Lemon Spaghetti and Shrimp

Last-Minute Lemon Spaghetti and Shrimp

This delicious pasta dish comes together in about 20 minutes. The taste is fresh and tart! If you try this recipe using dried basil or bottled lemon juice, then you haven't tried this recipe!

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 9 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for 3 minutes more. Drain.
Step 2
Whisk together Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add spaghetti, shrimp, and peas to the sauce. Sprinkle with basil and lemon zest and toss to coat.
Last-Minute Lemon Spaghetti and Shrimp
Last-Minute Lemon Spaghetti and Shrimp
Last-Minute Lemon Spaghetti and Shrimp
Last-Minute Lemon Spaghetti and Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup peas, defrosted

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