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Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. 3Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, sautéing until the garlic is fragrant but not browned, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. 4Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. 5Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the lemon garlic sauce.
  6. 6Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley until well combined.
  7. 7Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and parsley if desired.

Equipment

large potskilletcolanderserving spoon
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. 3Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. 5Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes until they start to soften.
  6. 6Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  7. 7Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine with the shrimp and sauce.
  8. 8Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir in the fresh parsley before serving.

Equipment

large potskilletcolandermeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonswooden spoon
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Originating from coastal Italy, Lemon Prawn Pasta embodies the Mediterranean's love for fresh seafood and vibrant flavors. This dish highlights the simplicity of combining pasta with prawns, enhanced by the brightness of lemon and garlic. Today, it’s a popular choice in Italian restaurants worldwide, often enjoyed for its light yet satisfying profile.

Ingredients

  • pasta
  • prawns
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • lemon juice
  • lemon zest
  • parmesan cheese
  • fresh parsley
  • red pepper flakes
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • white wine
  • butter

Instructions

  1. 1Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. 3Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. 4Add prawns to the skillet; cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5Pour in white wine and lemon juice; simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. 6Stir in lemon zest and butter until melted and combined.
  7. 7Add cooked pasta to the skillet; toss to coat in the sauce.
  8. 8If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
  9. 9Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  10. 10Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.

Ingredient Alternatives

parmesan cheese

Healthier: nutritional yeast

Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

prawns

Healthier: chicken breast

Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is a budget-friendly protein option.

white wine

Healthier: chicken broth

Cheaper: water

Chicken broth adds flavor without the alcohol.

butter

Healthier: olive oil

Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat alternative.

Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment

large potskilletcolander
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Also Known As

Shrimp Lemon PastaLemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

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