Lemon Spaghetti with Shrimp

Recipes

February 20, 2024

This delightful dish is sure to impress your taste buds with its vibrant flavors and elegant simplicity.

Ingredients:

For the Shrimp:

- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Pasta:

- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping (optional)
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (about 1 large lemon)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons capers, fried

Directions:

Make the shrimp: In a medium saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with the salt and pepper; add to the preheated pan in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
Make the pasta: Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, parmesan and lemon zest and juice in a large bowl to blend.
Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, shrimp and the reserved cooking liquid, adding it 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten. Season with the salt and pepper; stir in the basil. Garnish with the fried capers and more parmesan, if desired.

Recipe source: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/lemon-spaghetti-with-shrimp-3612569