Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

25 min · 4 servings · beginner · dinner · pasta · seafood

A fast, bright weeknight pasta — plump shrimp seared in garlic butter, finished with lemon and a pinch of chili. On the table in 25 minutes.

Ingredients

• 12 oz Spaghetti
• 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• ¼ cup Butter
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Lemon, juiced
• ¼ cup Parsley, chopped
• ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Pepper

Steps

1. Prep: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. Cook: Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Cook: Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook until pink and just opaque, about 2 minutes per side.
4. Finish: Add the drained pasta and lemon juice, tossing to coat. Loosen with a splash of pasta water if needed.
5. Finish: Season with salt and pepper, scatter the parsley over the top, and serve right away.