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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

 Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a zesty and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic and lemon, served over pasta. It's a quick and elegant meal perfect for any night of the week. Ingredients: Shrimp (peeled and deveined) Pasta (e.g., linguine or spaghetti) Lemon (zested and juiced) Garlic cloves (minced) Olive oil White wine (optional) Fresh parsley (chopped) Salt Black pepper Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat) Instructions: Cook Pasta: Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Sauté Shrimp: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Add white wine if using and cook for another minute. Add Lemon: Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Combine Pasta and Shrimp: Toss cooked pasta in the skillet with the shrimp and sauce until well coated. Garnish and Serve: G...