Last-Minute Lemon Shrimp Pasta

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This lemon shrimp pasta dish is easy to make with spaghetti, shrimp, fresh basil, lemon juice and zest for a delicious dinner in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 9 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for 3 more minutes. Drain.
2 Whisk Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Add spaghetti, shrimp, and peas to sauce. Sprinkle with basil and lemon zest; toss to coat.