Lemon Shrimp Pasta

Weeknight dinner has never been easier! This healthy, simple shrimp pasta recipe is a delicious family meal that's ready in minutes.

The challenge of making weeknight meals interesting is a big one. It comes up a lot around here. We all rely on old habits, often overwhelmed by the need to get something on the table quickly and easily. Even a chef like Keith agonizes over meal planning. Like our Pasta Pomodoro and Meatless Mushroom Ragù, this shrimp pasta is easy to make and will satisfy your whole family. It starts with simple, fresh ingredients

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Ingredients

• ANGEL HAIR PASTA: we like angel hair for this recipe, but you can also use spaghetti or fettucine
• SHRIMP: for best results, use fresh shrimp.
• GARLIC: 2 cloves
• BABY BROCCOLI: substitute regular broccoli or broccoli rabe in a pinch
• OLIVE OIL: use the best quality you can afford
• LEMON: use fresh lemons (not lemon juice concentrate)
• PARMESAN CHEESE: freshly grated cheese works best
• SLICE ALMONDS
• BUTTER: salted butter is best
• FRESH PARSLEY: for garnish

see recipe card for quantities

Instructions

1. Boil 4 quarts salted water in large stockpot.
2. Add angel hair pasta when water is at a full boil. Cook for 4-5 minutes (or until al dente).
3. In a large sauté pan, add oil. Heat over medium and add chopped garlic cloves.
4. Add shrimp and cook for 4-8 minutes (or until shrimp are pink and opaque). Remove from pan.
5. Add broccoli and cook for 4 minutes
6. When pasta is done cooking, drain the pasta while reserving 1 C of the pasta water.
7. Using the same sauté pan, add pasta, butter, juice from two lemons and toss together over medium heat.
8. Add pasta water, and broccoli and cook for 2-3 minutes.
9. Chop almonds and toss into pasta and serve.
10. Garnish with parmesan cheese.
11. Salt and pepper to taste.

Substitutions

• no angel hair in the pantry? This recipe works great with spaghetti or fettuccine
• broccoli or broccoli rabe can be substituted for baby broccoli
• want more flavor? add red pepper flakes, more salt, and/or a generous helping of parmesan cheese.

More shrimp recipes

• Shrimp Skewers with Herb Glaze
• Shrimp Orecchiette
• Grilled Shrimp Salad
• Creole Style Shrimp Jambalaya

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