Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
A flavorful and quick pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp, bright lemon, and savory garlic. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil (plus 1 tsp)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large shallot (diced)
- 1 lb large fresh or frozen shrimp (shelled, deveined with tails on or off)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 0.25 cup white grape juice or broth
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (plus more for garnishing)
- 0.25 tsp lemon zest
- 0.25 cup chopped parsley (plus more for garnishing)
- 0.5 lb spaghetti or pasta of choice
Instructions
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water per package instructions.
- Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, drain pasta, and return to pot.
- Drizzle pasta with tsp of olive oil to prevent clumping.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a pan. Add garlic, shallots, and chili flakes (if using). Sauté until fragrant and shallots are softened.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper. Sauté 1-2 minutes per side until pink.
- Pour in grape juice or broth, simmer 1-2 minutes until reduced and shrimp is cooked.
- Stir in remaining butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley. Remove from heat.
- Add pasta to pan, toss with shrimp and sauce. Add pasta water if needed. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve immediately with extra parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 600mg