Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Light and flavorful pasta with shrimp, garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs.
🥘 Ingredients
Pasta
- 1 lb (450g) spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
📝 Instructions
- 1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- 2
Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Add white wine and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- 6
Toss pasta with sauce, adding pasta water as needed. Add shrimp and herbs. Serve with parmesan.
📊 Nutrition Facts
Per serving
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