Refreshing Lemon Basil Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Today’s Delightful Creation: Lemon Basil Shrimp Pasta

As the weather starts to warm up, I find myself craving light and refreshing dishes that are bursting with flavor. That’s why I’m excited to share my latest creation with you today — a zesty Lemon Basil Shrimp Pasta that is perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.

To start off this recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 200g of shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 250g of pasta (any shape will do)
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• A handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Before you begin cooking, make sure you have the following kitchen tools on hand:

• saucepan
• skillet
• pot
• colander

Start by boiling a pot of water and cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Next, add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Once the shrimp is cooked, remove from heat and set aside.

In the same skillet, add lemon zest and juice, stirring to combine. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the lemony sauce. Stir in chopped basil and cooked shrimp, mixing everything together until well combined.

Serve the Lemon Basil Shrimp Pasta hot, garnished with extra basil leaves and a sprinkle of lemon zest for an extra burst of freshness.

This dish weighs approximately 700g in total and serves 4 people. Each serving is around 175g, with an estimated calorie count of 300 per serving.

A clever tip to enhance the flavor of this dish is to add a splash of white wine to the skillet when cooking the shrimp for an extra layer of depth. The wine helps to deglaze the pan and infuse the shrimp with a subtle, complex flavor that pairs perfectly with the citrusy lemon and fragrant basil.

I hope you give this Lemon Basil Shrimp Pasta a try and make it your own with any personal touches or additions you desire. Enjoy!