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Ridged Spaghetti with Lemon and Shrimp

17/11/2023

Ridged spaghetti with lemon and shrimp is an elegant and fresh dish, perfect for a refined dinner or a special occasion. Here is the recipe with an Italian twist:

Ingredients

  • 320 g of ridged spaghetti
  • 300 g of fresh or frozen shrimp
  • 1 organic lemon (zest grated and juice)
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Fresh parsley to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 glass of white wine (optional)

Preparation

  1. If the shrimp are frozen, defrost them beforehand. Clean the shrimp by removing the head, shell, and intestinal tract. Set aside.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ridged spaghetti until al dente, following the instructions on the package.
  3. Meanwhile, in a wide pan, sauté the finely chopped garlic cloves in plenty of extra virgin olive oil. When the garlic is golden, remove it from the pan.
  4. Add the shrimp to the pan and let them sauté briefly. If you wish, deglaze with a glass of white wine and let the alcohol evaporate.
  5. Add the grated lemon zest and stir well to flavor the shrimp.
  6. Drain the ridged spaghetti, reserving some cooking water. Transfer them to the pan with the shrimp.
  7. Add the lemon juice and a few tablespoons of the cooking water to create a creamy sauce. Season with salt and add a generous grinding of black pepper.
  8. Toss everything together for a few minutes until the ingredients are well combined and the pasta is well seasoned.
  9. Turn off the heat and add the freshly chopped parsley.

Serve the ridged spaghetti with lemon and shrimp hot, finishing the dish with a drizzle of raw olive oil and, if you like, an additional sprinkle of grated lemon zest.

Trivia

Spaghetti with lemon is a specialty of Mediterranean cuisine, especially in coastal areas where fresh fish and citrus fruits are abundant. Lemon has the ability to enhance the sweet and delicate flavor of shrimp, creating an aromatic dish rich in nuances. The addition of a touch of white wine is not essential, but can further enrich the aromatic profile of the dish.

Ridged Spaghetti with Lemon and Shrimp