Description
A delightful weeknight dinner featuring tender shrimp, garlic, and a squeeze of fresh lemon, perfect for impressing anyone at the table.
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they turn pink.
- Pour in the lemon juice. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Toss the cooked linguine with the shrimp mixture, adding chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor, and adjust red pepper flakes to taste for desired heat.
