Bright pasta with shrimp, fresh herbs, lemon zest, and garlic for a flavorful, easy Italian-inspired dish.
# Ingredient List:
→ Seafood
01 - 14 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Pasta
02 - 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
→ Fresh Aromatics
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 large lemon, zest and juice
05 - 3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped (optional)
→ Pantry
07 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
11 - Additional lemon wedges
12 - Extra fresh herbs (optional)
13 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
02 - Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
03 - Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter to the skillet. Sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss to combine evenly.
06 - Return the shrimp to the skillet. Add parsley and basil, tossing gently until the shrimp and pasta are coated and warmed through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs, lemon wedges, and Parmesan cheese if desired.
