Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
This bright and satisfying lemon garlic shrimp pasta comes together in under 30 minutes making it an ideal weeknight dinner option. Juicy shrimp are tossed with linguine in a silky butter and lemon sauce that tastes far more indulgent than it is.
A quick and elegant pasta dish featuring plump shrimp in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
Pasta
Protein
Aromatics
Citrus
Fat
Herbs
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil and cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve one cup of pasta water before draining.
Saute the Shrimp
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Build the Sauce
In the same skillet add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and a splash of reserved pasta water. Simmer for 2 minutes to meld the flavors together.
Toss and Serve
Add the drained pasta and cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss everything together until well coated. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra lemon zest before serving immediately.
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