Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Fresh Herbs

Est. Cost: $14.98 | $3.75 per person

Estimated cost based on featured sale items only. Does not include common pantry staples (oil, salt, spices, etc.).

Quick and elegant pasta dish featuring succulent peeled shrimp in a bright lemon garlic sauce with fresh parsley.

Ingredients

Directions

Step 1: Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.

Step 2: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 4: Add shrimp to skillet and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp to a plate.

Step 5: Add lemon juice, zest, and 1/2 cup pasta water to skillet. Bring to a simmer.

Step 6: Add cooked pasta to skillet and toss to coat. Add more pasta water if needed.

Step 7: Return shrimp to pan, add parsley and red pepper flakes, toss to combine.

Step 8: Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.

Chef's Tip: Don't overcook the shrimp - they're done when pink and opaque. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.

Save by using The 2 lb shrimp package is perfect for family meals and costs less per serving than smaller packages. and Serve with Garlic bread and a crisp Caesar salad.