
25 minutes•Easy•Serves 2•
4.4
Lemon-Garlic (or White Wine!) Pasta with Shrimp (Gluten-Free Option) (Variation)
Based on "Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Shrimp". A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp, a bright lemon-garlic or rich white wine sauce, and the option to use gluten-free pasta for dietary needs. Shrimp is cooked separately to avoid overcooking.
Recipe Rating
4.4
(0 ratings)Ingredients
- ●8 ounces Gluten-free pasta
- ●8 ounces, peeled and deveined Shrimp
- ●3 tablespoons Olive oil
- ●2 cloves, minced Garlic
- ●1/2 cup Dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
- ●1 teaspoon Lemon zest (optional)
- ●1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- ●1/4 cup, chopped Fresh parsley
- ●2 tablespoons, grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
Instructions
- 1Cook gluten-free pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain (do not rinse).
- 2Pat shrimp dry. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 3In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 4Pour in white wine and simmer for a few minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until the wine has reduced slightly.
- 5Add lemon zest (if using).
- 6Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat, adding a little pasta water if needed to create a nice emulsion.
- 7Gently fold in the cooked shrimp and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese (if using).
Recipe Context
This recipe was created with the following context in mind:
Friday
lunch
winter
30 min