One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Our one-pan lemon garlic shrimp pasta recipe is your ticket to a restaurant-quality meal without the fuss.Whether you're a busy parent, a college student, or just someone who loves good food without the hassle, this dish has got you covered.
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In your large skillet, combine the pasta, shrimp, minced garlic, lemon zest, olive oil, butter, red pepper flakes, and 3 cups of cold water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Keep an eye on it and stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking.
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the pasta is al dente and the shrimp is pink and cooked through. This should take about 9-11 minutes.
- If the pasta has absorbed all the water before it's fully cooked, add a little more water, about 1/4 cup at a time.
- Once the pasta is al dente and most of the water has evaporated, remove the pan from heat. The sauce should be creamy and coat the pasta.
- Stir in the lemon juice, chopped parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the dish sit for a couple of minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.