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Lemon spaghetti with herb shrimp

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 350g spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 80 ml cream
  • 1 organic lemon(s), zest and juice
  • 2 tbsp herbs of your choice (e.g. parsley)
  • 3 tbsp Parmesan
  • e.g. chili powder
  • 350 g shrimp(s), frozen, thawed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 sprig(s) rosemary
  • 1 sprig(s) of thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • some salt and pepper

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

Great, light summer dish, quick and easy to prepare, makes a statement!

Cook the spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain and add the butter, cream, lemon juice and zest, herbs, and Parmesan cheese to the hot pasta, and mix well. If desired, stir in chili powder. Briefly fry the shrimp on both sides in olive oil with the rosemary and thyme sprigs and the finely chopped garlic cloves. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the pasta in deep bowls and place the shrimp on top.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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