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