Bright lemon garlic shrimp pasta comes together fast and tastes fresh, light, and full of flavor.
Prep 10 min • Cook 15 min • Serves 4
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Gets hot enough to sear shrimp quickly so they stay tender and juicy.
Pulls fragrant lemon zest that gives this pasta its bright flavor.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp parsley
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente and reserve a little pasta water.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper and sauté in olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Add butter, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the skillet.
- Toss in cooked pasta and add a splash of pasta water if needed.
- Finish with parsley and serve immediately.
Tips for the best results
Cook the pasta just to al dente, salt the pasta water well, and save a little pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed. Fresh herbs and Parmesan can add even more flavor at the end.
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