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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe

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A quick and delicious Italian-inspired Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a fragrant garlic and butter sauce, tossed with al dente spaghetti, fresh lemon juice, zest, and parsley for a bright and satisfying meal perfect for any dinner occasion.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 12 ounces dried spaghetti or other long, thin pasta

Shrimp and Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 5 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 large lemon, juice and zest
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or more to taste)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Optional

  • 2 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the dried spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water for later use.
  2. Prepare the Shrimp Mixture: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking and stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook and stir the shrimp until just cooked through, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat.
  4. Toss Pasta and Shrimp: With the pasta drained, place the skillet back over medium heat. Add the cooked pasta along with 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss the mixture thoroughly to coat the pasta and shrimp evenly. Continue cooking and stirring until heated through, adding additional pasta water if the pasta seems dry.
  5. Finish with Lemon and Parsley: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and zest, and chopped parsley. Season the dish with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl or platter. If desired, top with freshly grated parmesan cheese before serving for an added savory touch.

Notes

  • Feel free to use any long, slender pasta you prefer, such as linguine or fettuccine, for this recipe.
  • Finishing the dish with parmesan cheese is optional and can be adjusted based on your preference for a clean lemon-parsley flavor or a richer creamy note.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/lemon-garlic-shrimp-pasta-recipe/