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Lemon-Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp
5 from 45 votes

Lemon-Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp

Lemon-Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp is a bright, fresh dish combining tender sautéed shrimp with delicate angel hair pasta dressed in a light lemon and herb sauce. The flavors of fresh lemon zest and juice balance the richness of butter and Parmesan, while fresh basil and parsley add herbal brightness. This recipe yields a flavorful yet elegant pasta meal suitable for a weeknight dinner or casual entertaining.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 5
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lbs Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 12 oz angel hair pasta dry
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp butter unsalted
  • salt freshly ground
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 3 Tbsp basil chopped, fresh
  • 3 Tbsp parsley chopped, fresh
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese finely shredded

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta in salted water according to directions listed on package (keep in mind it will only take about 4 minutes so I recommend adding the pasta to water when you begin cooking the shrimp), reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive and butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp (you can remove tails first if desired), season with salt and pepper and saute 2 minutes, then add garlic and saute until shrimp has cooked through, about 2 minutes longer.
  3. Toss drained pasta in with shrimp along with 1/3 cup reserved pasta water, lemon zest and lemon juice. Add more water 1 Tbsp at a time as needed. Toss in 2 Tbsp of each parsley and basil, then sprinkle top with parmesan cheese and remaining 1 Tbsp of each parsley and basil. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use fresh basil and parsley for optimal flavor and texture in the dish.
  • Reserve pasta water to help loosen the sauce and enhance the pasta's coating.
  • Cooking shrimp and pasta simultaneously ensures both are ready at the same time for best texture.
  • Adjust lemon juice quantity to taste for preferred acidity balance.