Lemon Spaghetti with Jumbo Shrimp Recipe

Name: Lemon Spaghetti with Jumbo Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 1 pound spaghetti; 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2/3 cup grated Parmesan; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 large lemons); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons capers, fried briefly in a little olive oil

Servings: persons

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
1 pound spaghetti
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2/3 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons capers, fried briefly in a little olive oil

1
For the shrimp: In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2
Sprinkle the shrimp with the salt and pepper, then add to the pan in a single layer and cook until pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
3
Set aside.
4
For 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.
5
Drain the pasta, reserving the pasta water.
6
While the pasta is cooking, whisk together the olive oil, Parmesan, lemon zest and juice in a large bowl.
7
Toss the drained pasta with the lemon sauce, the shrimp and some of the reserved pasta water; add 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten.
8
Add the salt, pepper and basil and toss.
9
Garnish with the fried capers.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Lemon Spaghetti with Jumbo Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Spaghetti with Jumbo Shrimp

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