Description
This Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta combines bright lemon, savory garlic, and juicy shrimp tossed with tender pasta for a light and flavorful dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
4. Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink; remove from pan.
5. Add butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes to the skillet; stir well.
6. Return shrimp and pasta to the pan, toss with sauce, and add a splash of reserved pasta water.
7. Top with parsley and Parmesan before serving.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, or asparagus for color and nutrition.
Replace butter with olive oil for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 195mg