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15-Minute Garlic Lemon Shrimp Pasta

A close-up of a white bowl filled with Garlic lemon shrimp pasta, topped with plump shrimp and fresh green herbs.
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Make this quick, high-protein shrimp pasta for a light, restaurant-quality dinner using fresh herbs and bright citrus.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
  • 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, season the shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, if using, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Pour the white wine or broth into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the lemon juice and butter until the butter melts and forms a light sauce.
  7. Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat. If the sauce seems too thick, add the reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the sauce coats the pasta nicely.
  8. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss in the fresh parsley and chives.
  9. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve this easy shrimp pasta immediately.

Notes

  • For extra richness, use garlic butter instead of plain butter in the sauce.
  • If you do not have fresh herbs, use 1 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning.
  • This recipe works well with angel hair pasta for an even faster cook time.

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