Description
This elegant Mediterranean-inspired pasta dish features succulent, tender prawns tossed in a vibrant emulsion of high-quality extra virgin olive oil, fragrant sliced garlic, and zesty fresh lemon juice. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe balances savory depth with a refreshing brightness, ensuring restaurant-quality results in under half an hour. It is a protein-packed meal that is both satisfying and simple to prepare, making it a reliable favorite for busy home cooks who want to impress.
Ingredients
1 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 oz Linguine or spaghetti
6 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
1/4 cup Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente.
Reserve one cup of pasta water before draining the noodles.
Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat.
Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until garlic is golden brown.
Increase heat slightly, add shrimp, and sear until pink and opaque on both sides.
Toss cooked pasta into the skillet.
Pour in lemon juice and half of the reserved pasta water, tossing to coat until the sauce is glossy.
Notes
Ensure you slice the garlic thinly to prevent burning and to maximize flavor infusion. Do not skip reserving the pasta water, as the starch helps emulsify the olive oil and lemon juice into a creamy, clinging sauce.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 170mg