Lemon Shrimp Pasta
Description
This lemon shrimp pasta features fresh linguine and lots of grated Parmesan for a filling but refreshingly light dinner that comes together quickly.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 (16 ounce) package fresh linguine pasta
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1 lemon, zested and juiced
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook and stir shrimp in hot oil until opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
3
Cook linguine in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 1 to 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons cooking water.
4
Combine lemon zest and juice in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Sprinkle in parsley and stir in butter until melted. Stir in reserved cooking water. Add shrimp to lemon sauce.
5
Mix together linguine, lemon-shrimp sauce, and Parmesan cheese in a large serving bowl.