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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Sauteed shrimp and al dente pasta are tossed in a garlicky lemon butter sauce and topped with fresh parsley.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 561 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For brining the shrimp
  • 1 pound (454g) large shrimp 21/25 count
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
Remaining ingredients
  • 1/2 pound (227g) Spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic sliced
  • 2 cups (480g) reserved pasta water will most likely not need all of it
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
  • 1 large lemon zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf Italian parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For brining the shrimp
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  1. Place the shrimp and remaining brining ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Wait 10 minutes before sauteing. 
Completing the dish
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta to 1-minute less than al dente.
  2. Heat a large pan to medium heat with the olive oil. Once shimmering, add the shrimp and saute for about 3 minutes or until done (when the shrimp are firm and pink).  Remove the shrimp to a plate and set aside tented with foil to keep warm. 
  3. Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 2-3 minutes or until lightly golden. If the pan is dry, add a touch more olive oil.
  4. Add a 1/2 cup of pasta water to the pan.  Also, add the butter and the almost-cooked pasta.  Cook for 1 minute tossing to coat well so the sauce absorbs and clings to the pasta.  Add the shrimp, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, and toss/mix again.  
  5. Turn off the heat and taste test.  Make final adjustments to salt, pepper and crushed red pepper.  If the pasta becomes too dry add a couple more ounces of pasta water.  Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

  • The recipe easily doubles or triples.
  • Always reserve extra pasta water just in case the pasta dries out while sitting and or waiting to serve.
  • Salt is kept to a minimum so adjust according to taste.
  • Leftovers can be saved for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.  Though, I recommend eating all the shrimp on the same day.  Shrimp doesn't reheat too well.

Nutrition Information

Calories 561kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 32.8g (11%) Protein 32.4g (65%) Fat 33.6g (52%) Saturated Fat 10.7g (54%) Cholesterol 311mg (104%) Sodium 560mg (23%) Potassium 297mg (8%) Calcium 115mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 561

% Daily Value*

Calories 561kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 32.8g 11%
Protein 32.4g 65%
Fat 33.6g 52%
Saturated Fat 10.7g 54%
Cholesterol 311mg 104%
Sodium 560mg 23%
Potassium 297mg 6%
Calcium 115mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%

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