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How to Make Shrimp Spaghetti - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp spaghetti is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines the succulent flavors of shrimp with the classic comfort of pasta. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you are cooking for a family dinner or hosting a gathering with friends. With the perfect combination of flavors and textures, this recipe is sure to impress even the most discerning of palates.

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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zested; zest cut into thin slivers
  • 10 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 serving

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • While spaghetti is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Add lemon zest and cook for 5 minutes. Strain olive oil through a sieve and return to the skillet. Add shrimp and garlic. Cook in the lemony oil, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turns pink, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Drain spaghetti, reserving about 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Add drained spaghetti, reserved cooking water, and basil to the skillet and mix well. Serve immediately.

    • Nutrition

    744 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 152mg
    • Sodium: 338mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 85g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 440mg

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