Smoked Oyster Garlic Pasta with Lemon
Smoky, garlicky, and zesty, this Smoked Oyster Garlic Pasta with Lemon is a bold and elegant dish perfect for seafood lovers. Quick to make and bursting with flavor, it’s a gourmet meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 can smoked oysters 3.75 oz, drained and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 lemon zested
- salt and black pepper to taste
- chopped parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add smoked oysters and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring gently.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and a bit of pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Calories: 520 kcal
Protein: 20g
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 65g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 2g