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Lemon Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Lemon Shrimp Pasta Recipe
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4.8 from 17 reviews

This Lemon Shrimp Pasta recipe is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a zesty lemon butter sauce, tossed with pasta and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Ingredients

Spaghetti or Linguine:

12 ounces

Olive Oil:

1 tablespoon

Large Shrimp (peeled and deveined):

1 pound

Garlic (minced):

3 cloves

Red Pepper Flakes (optional):

1/4 teaspoon

Chicken Broth:

1/2 cup

Fresh Lemon Juice:

1/4 cup

Lemon Zest:

1 tablespoon

Unsalted Butter:

3 tablespoons

Salt:

1/2 teaspoon

Black Pepper:

1/4 teaspoon

Grated Parmesan Cheese:

1/3 cup

Chopped Fresh Parsley:

2 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Sear Shrimp: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then add butter, salt, and pepper, stirring until butter is melted and sauce is slightly reduced.
  4. Combine: Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat, adding a bit of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Return shrimp to the pan, sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley, and toss again.
  5. Serve: Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra richness, stir in a splash of heavy cream.
  • This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition

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