EASY LEMON-SHRIMP PASTA
This lemon-shrimp pasta is quick, lemony, and a very merry light dish!
Provided by TGRAHAM4
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Shrimp
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add red pepper strips and garlic; cook until peppers are tender and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp and lemon juice; stir constantly until shrimp turn bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 4 to 6 minutes. Add cooked pasta and lemon zest and toss lightly to coat. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 103.8 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 182.6 mg, Sugar 3 g
CREAMY LEMON SHRIMP PASTA WITH SPRING VEGETABLES
The type of recipe that makes people swoon, this creamy lemon shrimp pasta with asparagus and peas is a truly delicious dinner recipe.
Provided by Alida Ryder
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pat the peeled shrimp dry with paper towels then place in a bowl.
- Add a little oil and season with salt.
- Heat a large, deep frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes, until they are golden brown and almost cooked through.
- Remove the shrimp from the pan then add a knob of butter or splash of oil.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook for a few minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Add the asparagus and cook for 2 minutes then add the peas and thyme.
- Cook for another minute then pour in the cream, lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper and bring up to simmer.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes until the sauce easily coats the back of a spoon.
- Add cooked pasta and a splash of cooking water along with the cooked shrimp and any of its resting juices.
- Allow the shrimp to heat through for a minute and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 kcal, Carbohydrate 69 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 337 mg, Sodium 1049 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LEMON SHRIMP PASTA
This is a very lightly sauced pasta with lemon and shrimp. It's refreshing as well as filling.
Provided by Tiffany
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Shrimp
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Coat shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook and stir shrimp in the hot oil until opaque, about 2 minutes per side.
- Cook linguine in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 1 to 3 minutes.
- Combine lemon zest and juice in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Sprinkle in parsley and stir in butter until melted. Add 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water and stir. Drain pasta. Add shrimp to the lemon sauce. Mix pasta, shrimp, sauce, and Parmesan cheese together in a large serving bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65.5 g, Cholesterol 287.2 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 39.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1157.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
SHRIMP AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS
Quick and easy pasta dish with a little bite that will make anyone look like a gourmet chef. Adjust the chili oil to your own spice level.
Provided by EAKE
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid.
- Heat the olive oil and chili oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Mix in the shrimp, pea pods, and garlic. Cook and stir 2 minutes, until shrimp are almost opaque. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Pour the wine into the wok, and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by 1/3. Return shrimp, peas, and garlic to the wok, and stir in the reserved pasta water. Continue to cook and stir until shrimp are opaque. Remove wok from heat, and mix in the butter, lemon juice, and basil. Toss with the cooked pasta to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 133.2 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 130.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
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