Description
One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a quick and delicious dish that transports your taste buds to the Mediterranean. This vibrant recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in aromatic garlic and zesty lemon, all combined with spaghetti in a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, around 3 minutes per side.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping any bits off the bottom of the pot.
- Add spaghetti with enough water to cover it. Stir occasionally until cooked al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream; simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley or lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
- Takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.
- Makes cleanup a breeze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 491
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: One Pot Lemon Garlic, Shrimp Pasta, Quick Dinner, Mediterranean Recipe