Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta Delight
Bright, garlicky shrimp twirl with tender pasta in a silky lemon-butter sauce. A weeknight-friendly dish with restaurant vibes.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2.5 tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 1.5 tbsp minced garlic about 4 to 5 cloves
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional heat
- 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth or dry white wine
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice from 1 to 2 lemons
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup reserved pasta water
- 1.25 tsp fine sea salt divided
- 0.75 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Pat shrimp dry and season with some salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high.
- Sear shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side until just opaque; transfer to a plate.
- Lower heat. Melt remaining butter; sauté garlic and red pepper 30 seconds.
- Pour in broth and simmer 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and zest, scraping bits.
- Add pasta and shrimp. Splash in pasta water to loosen. Fold in Parmesan and parsley.
- Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and lemon. Serve hot.
Notes
Variation: Swap the broth for dry white wine and add a pat of butter at the end for extra gloss. Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days; rewarm gently with a splash of water or broth.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta Delight flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.