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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

This bright lemony pasta includes pan-seared shrimp, noodles, and a buttery garlic sauce. It's an easy weeknight meal that's on the table in just 30 minutes.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 744 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • salt
  • 1 pound bucatini pasta
  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds medium-size raw shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons (1 oz) unsalted butter
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons (about the zest from one large lemon) fresh lemon zest preferably organic
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice plus more to taste
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated, divided
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente, according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, rinse the shrimp then pat dry with paper towel. Lightly sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and warm the oil. Add the shrimp and cook on one side for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the shrimp and cook until almost cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  4. Stir in the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook for about 30 seconds, being careful not to let the garlic brown or it will taste bitter. Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
  5. Use tongs to grab the bucatini out of the pot and transfer it directly into the skillet with the shrimp. Before stirring, pour 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Toss everything well and allow the pasta to cook in the sauce for a few minutes.
  6. Add the fresh parsley and toss to combine. Add salt, pepper, lemon juice, and the remaining Parmesan cheese, to taste. Stir in a few tablespoons of pasta water while mixing everything together.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 744kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 90g (30%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 238mg (79%) Sodium 1175mg (49%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 744

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 744kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 90g 30%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 238mg 79%
Sodium 1175mg 49%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%

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