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Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

25-Minute Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta That Will Blow Your Mind

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  • Author: Eliza Monroe
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A quick and flavorful pasta dish with lemon garlic butter shrimp.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz pasta
  • 12 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add shrimp and cook until pink, 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Toss cooked pasta into the pan and mix well.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh shrimp for best results.
  • Adjust lemon and red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Serve with grated Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg