Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Simple but impressive pasta with garlicky butter shrimp and a squeeze of lemon. This is one of those recipes that looks like you spent all day in the kitchen, but it honestly comes together in under 20 minutes. I make this when I need something fast and fancy at the same time.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in about 20 min from start to finish
- That lemon-butter-garlic combo is absolutely perfect
- Looks incredibly impressive for how easy it is
- Perfect for date night or when guests come over
Ingredients
- spaghetti
- shrimp
- garlic
- butter
- lemon
- parsley
- white wine
- parmesan
How to Make It
Start by prepping all your ingredients before you begin cooking – this recipe moves incredibly quickly once you get started! Don’t overcook the shrimp – they only need about 2 minutes per side. The pasta water is your secret weapon for creating a silky sauce.
Follow the recipe card below for the full step-by-step instructions. I’ve broken it all down so it’s super easy to follow, even on a busy night.
Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Garlicky shrimp in a bright lemon butter sauce tossed with pasta. A fast, elegant dinner.
Ingredients
Method
- Cook the linguine and reserve a cup of pasta water.
- Saute the shrimp in olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter until pink, then remove.
- Add the garlic and remaining butter to the pan, then the lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
- Toss in the pasta and shrimp with a splash of pasta water to make a silky sauce.
- Finish with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
Do not overcook the shrimp. The reserved pasta water helps the sauce cling to the noodles.
Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Tender shrimp tossed with pasta in a bright lemon garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Method
- Cook the linguine, reserving some water.
- Cook the shrimp in oil and a tablespoon of butter until pink, then set aside.
- Add the remaining butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir in the lemon juice and a splash of pasta water.
- Toss the pasta and shrimp in the sauce.
- Finish with parsley and parmesan.
Notes
Reserve pasta water to loosen the sauce.
