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shrimp and lemon spaghetti

Recipe by
Rose M. Helle
The Villages, FL

Found in a magazine and just had to try. My husband and I love shrimp and I am always looking for new ways to serve it.

yield 8 -16
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For shrimp and lemon spaghetti

  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 lb
    large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3/4 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 lb
    spaghetti
  • 1/2 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 2/3 c
    extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2/3 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp
    grated lemon zest (about 1 large lemon)
  • 1/2 c
    fresh lemon juice (2 large lemons)
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/3 c
    chopped fresh basil
  • 2 Tbsp
    capers, fried

How To Make shrimp and lemon spaghetti

  • 1
    Make the Shrimp: In a medium saute-pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; add to the preheated pan in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
  • 2
    Make the pasta. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until still firm to the bite, stirring, about 8 minutes.
  • 3
    Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water. Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, parmesan, lemon zest and juice in a large bowl to blend.
  • 4
    Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, shrimp and the reserved cooking liquid, adding only 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.

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