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Lemon-Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp

A super easy to make shrimp and pasta recipe! It's flavored with parmesan, lemon, garlic and herbs for a delicious combo that will leave you craving more.

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

Ingredients

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

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

  • Fresh herbs are a must here! Dried herbs won't give you the same flavor or texture.