Lemon Spaghetti with Shrimp
Lemon Spaghetti with Shrimp
Servings
6
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Calories
0
Author:
Giada De Laurentiis
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons capers (fried briefly in a little olive oil)
For The Shrimp:
For The Pasta:
Instructions
- For the shrimp: In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the shrimp with the salt and pepper, then add to the pan in a single layer and cook until pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Set aside.
- For the pasta: Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving the pasta water.
- While the pasta is cooking, whisk together the olive oil, Parmesan, lemon zest and juice in a large bowl. Toss the drained pasta with the lemon sauce, the shrimp and some of the reserved pasta water, add 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten. Add the salt, pepper and basil and toss. Garnish with the fried capers.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Nutrition Serving Size
- 6
- per serving
- Calories
- 0
Amount/Serving
% Daily Value
- Carbs
- 59 grams
- Protein
- 27 grams
- Fat
- 32 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 6 grams
- Cholestrol
- 103 milligrams
- Sodium
- 467 milligrams
- Fiber
- 3 grams
- Sugar
- 3 grams
4 reviews & comments
Great dish to serve family style. You can grill the shrimp too if you serving a crowd to get them all done at the same time. Adjust the cheese, lemon zest/juice and pepper to your personal taste or throw in some red pepper flakes for a little kick. This is the most requested dish in my house and a big hit when entertaining as well. We substitute gluten free spaghetti and it is still great.
I have made a similar recipe and it was really delicious!
Fantastic recipe! Simple and easy and so delicious! I love the flavor that the capers and basil add to the lemon spaghetti.
Cannot wait to add shrimp to this delicious lemon spaghetti recipeüòç Thank you!