Easy Lemon-Shrimp Pasta

Name: Easy Lemon-Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 ounces penne pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup red bell pepper strips; 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic; 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste (Optional)

⏱️ Ready in 35 min 🥄 Prep 15 min 🔥 Cook 20 min 👥 4 servings 👁️ 8 views

Easy Lemon-Shrimp Pasta is an moderately easy dinner you can prepare in just 35 minutes. Made with 6 ounces penne pasta, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 cup red bell pepper strips, 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic and ½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A crowd-pleaser that never disappoints.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 20 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

6 ounces penne pasta

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup red bell pepper strips

1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic

1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, or more to taste

2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste (Optional)

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g 10%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 183mg 8%

Total Carbohydrate 33.6g 12%

Dietary Fiber 2.3g 8%

Total Sugars 3g

Protein 16.3g 33%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.

Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.

Add red pepper strips and garlic; cook until peppers are tender and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.

Add shrimp and lemon juice; stir constantly until shrimp turn bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 4 to 6 minutes.

Add cooked pasta and lemon zest and toss lightly to coat.

Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and parsley.