Shrimp Pasta with Garlic Lemon Sauce

Shrimp Pasta with Garlic Lemon Sauce

A bright, quick shrimp pasta with garlicky lemon sauce, tossed with parsley and a touch of chili for warmth. Balanced macros for a satisfying meal.

Servings2
Prep10m
Cook15m
seafoodpastaquick-dishgarlic-lemon

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then reserve 60 ml of cooking water and drain.

  2. Sauté garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  3. Add shrimp; cook until pink and opaque, about 2–3 minutes per side depending on size.

  4. Stir in lemon juice, chopped parsley, and red chili flakes; splash in reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce.

  5. Toss cooked pasta with shrimp and sauce; season with salt and finish with grated parmesan if desired.