Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Indulge in the simplicity of flavors with this Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp Pasta. Succulent shrimp are bathed in a luscious lemon butter garlic sauce, creating a quick and easy yet wonderfully satisfying meal.
Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp Pasta
- 10 ingredients
- 7 steps
- Seafood
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine or your favorite pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Sauté Shrimp: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Lemon Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining butter. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant but not browned. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine.
- Combine Shrimp and Pasta: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together until well coated in the lemon garlic sauce.
- Finish and Garnish: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the pasta and toss once more. Season with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
- Serve: Divide the Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp Pasta among plates. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
Tips
- For added freshness, squeeze extra lemon juice over the pasta before serving.
- Feel free to add a handful of cherry tomatoes or baby spinach for extra color and flavor.
- Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
