Easy Lemon Shrimp Pasta
Description
An easy lemon-shrimp pasta recipe. Penne is coated in a bright sauce with bell pepper and shrimp in this quick dish that's perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
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6 ounces penne pasta
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 cup red bell pepper strips
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1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
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1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, or more to taste
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2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, or to taste
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2
Meanwhile, melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add red pepper strips and garlic; cook until peppers are tender and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp and lemon juice; stir constantly until shrimp turn bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 4 to 6 minutes.
3
Add cooked pasta and lemon zest and toss lightly to coat. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and parsley.