Lemon Shrimp Pasta

This lemon shrimp pasta features fresh linguine and lots of grated Parmesan for a filling but refreshingly light dinner that comes together quickly.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 585 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) package fresh linguine pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook and stir shrimp in hot oil until opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Cook linguine in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 1 to 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons cooking water.

Step 4

Combine lemon zest and juice in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Sprinkle in parsley and stir in butter until melted. Stir in reserved cooking water. Add shrimp to lemon sauce.

Step 5

Mix together linguine, lemon-shrimp sauce, and Parmesan cheese in a large serving bowl.