Lemon Shrimp Pasta with Arugula

This bright and flavorful lemon shrimp pasta recipe is made with hearty w،le wheat linguine, plump shrimp, and fresh lemon juice.

This fast and easy Lemon Shrimp Pasta has everything going for it. Not only does the entire meal take less than 15 minutes to cook, it is made of mostly pantry and freezer staples like w،le wheat pasta and frozen shrimp. And if that wasn’t already convenient enough, it also only requires one pan! You know what else is a bonus? You get a balanced meal! W،le grains, protein, ،s, and vegetables all in one dish. While you could use spinach, I love using arugula as the zesty, bold flavors are the perfect compliment to the bright, lemony sauce. You won’t find a better at ،me seafood recipe!

Ingredients

• Linguine: Thin, flat noodles that coat in thinner sauces well. You could also use fettucine or spaghetti.
• Olive oil: A heart healthy oil that helps cook the shrimp evenly and contributes to the sauce.
• Shrimp: Mild fishy flavor with a pleasant chewy texture and lean source of protein.
• Garlic: Aromatic and pungent, it sweetens up as they cook.
• Lemon: Bright, fresh, citrus flavor from the juice and zest in the sauce.
• Arugula: Zesty and almost ،y in flavor, it pairs well with the fresh lemon flavor in the sauce. You could also use spinach or kale.
• Parmesan cheese: Nutty, salty, hard cheese that adds great flavor to the sauce.

How to Make Lemon Shrimp Pasta with Arugula

S، your lemon shrimp pasta with arugula by cooking pasta according to package instructions. Once cooked, reserve some of the pasta water and then drain and set aside. While pasta is cooking, heat up olive oil in a large s،et over medium-high heat.

Season shrimp with sea salt and black pepper and cook on each side for a couple minutes until shrimp turns pink.

Add the garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the pan and cook until garlic is aromatic.

Add the spinach or arugula and sauté until greens s، to wilt, only a couple minutes.

Add the cooked and drained pasta to the pan along with your shredded parmesan cheese and the reserved pasta water. Stir and toss until everything is evenly coated in the sauce. If you like a kick of heat, add some red pepper flakes as well!

Season with some additional salt and pepper to taste, garnish with some c،pped parsley, serve and enjoy your Lemon Shrimp Pasta with Arugula!

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