By Frank Lucasale 
Zesty, Fresh & Simple Recipe for Dinner
If you’re craving a bright, flavorful recipe for dinner, look no further. This lemon garlic shrimp pasta blends succulent shrimp with a light citrusy sauce, fresh herbs, and al dente pasta—all in under 25 minutes!
Ingredients (Serves 4):
- 8 oz (225 g) linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a slight kick)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth (or white wine)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Cook pasta: Boil linguine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- Sauté shrimp: In a large pan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Cook shrimp ~2 min per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Make sauce: In the same pan, add 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic, and red pepper. Sauté 1 min until fragrant.
- Finish sauce: Add lemon juice, zest, broth (or wine), and reserved pasta water. Simmer 2 min, then toss pasta and shrimp back in.
- Serve: Stir in parsley, adjust salt & pepper. Plate and garnish with extra lemon and herbs. A bright, easy recipe for dinner you’ll crave!
Why You’ll Love It:
This pasta dish is zesty, fresh, and simple enough for a weeknight, yet sophisticated enough for guests. It hits all the notes: citrus zing, garlicky aroma, and tender shrimp—definitely a dinner winner.