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Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta (Dairy-Free)
4.7 from 54 votes

Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta (Dairy-Free)

This pasta combines sautéed shrimp with a creamy, dairy-free sauce made from coconut milk, fresh garlic, and lemon zest and juice. The addition of red pepper flakes adds a subtle heat that balances the citrus, while tapioca flour thickens the sauce without gluten. The shrimp is cooked until just tender, and the pasta is tossed with the sauce for a dish that is rich but light, ideal for a satisfying meal without dairy ingredients.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 590 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pasta noodles gluten-free
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs Shrimp peeled and deveined, raw
  • 2/3 cup coconut milk full-fat, canned
  • 5 to 6 cloves garlic minced
  • lemon about 2 teaspoons, zest of 1
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp salt to taste, sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp tapioca flour
  • 3 Tbsp parsley chopped, fresh

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. I usually cook pasta noodles 1 to 2 minutes less than recommended on the package to keep it al dente. Once the noodles are cooked, drain them into a colander and immediately rinse them with cool water. 
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet and heat to medium-high. Add the peeled shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients for the sauce to the skillet (coconut milk, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, sea salt, black pepper, and tapioca flour) and bring to a full boil.
  4. Whisk the sauce occasionally and cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer the cooked pasta noodles and shrimp to the skillet with the sauce and toss everything together until the noodles are coated with sauce.
  6. Taste the pasta for flavor and add sea salt and/or lemon zest or juice to taste.
  7. Serve with fresh parsley and enjoy!

Notes

  • To substitute coconut milk, use one stick of unsalted butter for a richer sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 3 Calories 590kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 21g (32%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 590

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 3
Calories 590kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 21g 32%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.