Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp Pasta, a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with zesty lemon and rich butter. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe is quick to prepare and bursting with fresh ingredients. Serve it alongside a crisp salad for an elegant meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb large, deveined shrimp
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp to the skillet; cook until pink and opaque (3-4 minutes per side). Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, mixing well for about 30 seconds.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen sauce, then mix until evenly coated.
- Remove from heat, stir in parsley, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 240mg