Description
A simple and delicious lemon butter pasta with shrimp, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (linguine or spaghetti)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss in cooked pasta and parsley. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spiciness.
- Add a splash of pasta water if the dish seems dry.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: lemon butter pasta, shrimp pasta, quick dinner