Cilantro Lime Shrimp Pasta: Your Quick Taste of Coastal Paradise

Experience a flavor explosion with Cilantro Lime Shrimp Pasta, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Coastal, Seafood

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 ounces Pasta Choose any shape like fettuccine or penne

For the Shrimp

1 pound Shrimp Fresh shrimp preferred; thaw if frozen

For the Sauce

1 cup Cilantro Chopped
1 each Lime Use zest and juice
½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated; use nutritional yeast for dairy-free option

For Cooking

2 tablespoons Olive Oil Great for sautéing
1 tablespoon Butter For velvety texture; vegan butter is an option
2 cloves Garlic Minced

For Seasoning

to taste Salt & Pepper Essential for flavor
¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat

Equipment

large pot
Skillet

Method

Cooking Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
Sauté shrimp in olive oil, seasoned with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, for 2–3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
Cook minced garlic in butter for 1 minute without browning.
Combine drained pasta with garlic and butter in the skillet.
Add lime zest, juice, cilantro, and Parmesan cheese. Stir and add reserved pasta water until desired creaminess is reached.
Fold in sautéed shrimp and heat through for 1–2 minutes.
Serve garnished with extra cilantro, Parmesan cheese, and lime slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Don’t overcook the shrimp. Reserve pasta water for sauce binding.

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