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Pan-Seared Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Capellini

Prep 10 minutes | Cook 20 minutes | Intermediate | Serves 2 | Italian

This delightful dish combines the bright flavors of lemon and garlic with succulent shrimp, served over delicate capellini pasta. Perfect for a quick yet elegant dinner, every bite transports you to the sun-kissed coast of Italy.

What you have

• 12 oz capellini pasta
• 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Method

1. Step 1: Cook the capellini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of the pasta water.
2. Step 2: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: Add the lemon juice to the skillet, stirring to combine. Toss in the cooked capellini, adding a splash of reserved pasta water to create a light sauce. Mix well.
5. Step 5: Plate the pasta and shrimp, garnishing with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

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