Name: Easy lemon shrimp spaghetti
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g spaghetti (Source: 500 g (1lb) spaghetti); 500 each g/1lb shrimp (peeled and deveined) (Source: 500 g/1lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)); 2 tbsp + 1 tbsp olive oil (Source: 2 tbsp olive oil; Source: 1 tbsp olive oil); 1 tsp + As Needed salt (Source: 1 tsp salt; Source seasoning: salt and black pepper (to taste )); 4 each garlic cloves (minced) (Source: 4 garlic cloves (minced)); 2 tsp fresh chilli (finely chopped ) (Source: 1-2 tsp fresh chilli (finely chopped ); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.); ½ cup chopped parsley (Source: ½ cup chopped parsley); 1 each lemon (zested + juiced ) (Source: 1 lemon (zested + juiced )); As Needed black pepper (Source seasoning: salt and black pepper (to taste ))

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spaghetti

In the method: Add the spaghetti and allow to cook until al dente according to package instructions, approximately 9 minutes.

g/1lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)

In the method: Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a medium bowl.

garlic cloves (minced)

In the method: In the same pan, add another tablespoon of olive oil then stir in the fresh minced garlic, lemon zest, finely chopped chillies and parsley.

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Servings

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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500 g spaghetti
Ingredient note
Source: 500 g (1lb) spaghetti
500 each g/1lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Ingredient note
Source: 500 g/1lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
2 tbsp + 1 tbsp olive oil
Ingredient note
Source: 2 tbsp olive oil; Source: 1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp + As Needed salt
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Source: 1 tsp salt; Source seasoning: salt and black pepper (to taste )
4 each garlic cloves (minced)
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Source: 4 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tsp fresh chilli (finely chopped )
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Source: 1-2 tsp fresh chilli (finely chopped ); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.
½ cup chopped parsley
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Source: ½ cup chopped parsley
1 each lemon (zested + juiced )
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Source: 1 lemon (zested + juiced )
As Needed black pepper
Ingredient note
Source seasoning: salt and black pepper (to taste )

How to make it

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Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
Add the spaghetti and allow to cook until al dente according to package instructions, approximately 9 minutes.
Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a medium bowl.
Add a few tablespoons of olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium high heat then add the shrimp, in batches if necessary, and allow to sear for a minute per side until golden then remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add another tablespoon of olive oil then stir in the fresh minced garlic, lemon zest, finely chopped chillies and parsley.
Cook for 30 seconds then add a ladle full of the pasta's cooking water (white wine can also be used) and a generous squeeze of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of cooking water, then add the shrimp and cooked pasta back to the pasta sauce.
Toss to coat, adding a splash of pasta water, if necessary.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve with extra parsley and lemon for squeezing.

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve with extra parsley and lemon for squeezing.

A little more help as you go

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Prepare the pan

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A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the pot and skillet. Start with this step: Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Reserve the cooking water at the step specified, before it is needed for the sauce.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Add a few tablespoons of olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium high heat then add the shrimp, in batches if necessary, and allow to sear for a minute per side until golden…

Is there another preparation step to plan for?