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Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta Ready in 20 Minutes

A close-up of a white bowl filled with Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta, topped with sautéed shrimp and fresh parsley.
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Prepare a flavorful shrimp pasta with a bright lemon butter sauce in under twenty minutes. This recipe is ideal for a fast weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
  • 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, season the shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  6. Pour in the white wine or broth and let it simmer for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  7. Stir in the lemon juice.
  8. Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with the cooked shrimp. Toss to coat.
  9. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too dry, tossing until the sauce lightly coats the pasta.
  10. Stir in the fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Start boiling your water for the pasta immediately to save time.
  • Use pre-cooked shrimp if you need to reduce the cooking time further, adding them only at the very end to heat through.
  • For a richer sauce, add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream with the lemon juice.

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