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Easy lemon garlic shrimp pasta with fresh parsley and lemon served on a white plate
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Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

A light and flavorful lemon garlic shrimp pasta made with simple ingredients and ready in about 30 minutes. This quick seafood dinner is perfect for busy weeknights and delivers fresh, bright flavor the whole family will love.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Keyword: easy seafood pasta, lemon garlic shrimp pasta, quick shrimp dinner, shrimp pasta recipe
Calories: 450kcal
Author: The Family Meal Plan Team
Cost: 15

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or sauté pan
  • 1 Large pot (for pasta)
  • 1 Colander (for draining pasta)
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Set Knife and cutting board
  • Set Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Shrimp (peeled & deveined)
  • 8 -12 oz Pasta linguine or spaghetti
  • 1 whole Lemon (juice + zest)
  • 4 cloves Garlic & Pantry Items (minced) + Basics
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan & Parsley + Garnish
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste salt and pepper to taste
  • to taste Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish) (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
    8 -12 oz Pasta
    Seasoning raw shrimp with garlic, spices, and cooking in a skillet for lemon garlic shrimp pasta
  • Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
    1 lb Shrimp
    Cooking pasta in boiling water and sautéing garlic in butter for lemon garlic shrimp pasta sauc
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
    3 tbsp Olive oil, 1 lb Shrimp
    Adding cooked shrimp, pasta, lemon juice, and parsley in skillet for lemon garlic shrimp pasta
  • In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add garlic. Cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
    4 cloves Garlic & Pantry Items
    Tossing shrimp pasta with sauce and adding grated parmesan cheese
  • Add lemon juice, zest, red pepper flakes, and reserved pasta water. Stir to combine.
    1 whole Lemon, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
    Finished lemon garlic shrimp pasta served in a bowl with parsley and lemon wedges
  • Add cooked pasta and shrimp back to the skillet. Toss until evenly coated.
    8 -12 oz Pasta, 1 lb Shrimp
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning as needed.
    1/2 cup Parmesan & Parsley
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
    1/2 cup Parmesan & Parsley, to taste Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)