Lemon Shrimp Pasta

Toss fresh pasta with shrimp, lemon, and 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 oil in a pan over medium heat. Coat shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook and stir shrimp in the hot oil until opaque, about 2 minutes per side.

Step 3

Cook linguine in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 1 to 3 minutes.

Step 4

Combine lemon zest and juice in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Sprinkle in parsley and stir in butter until melted. Add 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water and stir. Drain pasta. Add shrimp to the lemon sauce. Mix pasta, shrimp, sauce, and Parmesan cheese together in a large serving bowl.