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Lemon Shrimp Pasta
🧄🍋🍤 Buttery noodles with juicy plump shrimp, flavored with lemon and garlic! A family-friendly dinner recipe that's ready in 15 minutes and it's so EASY!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 430 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta cooked according to package directions (half of a 1-pound box)
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or to taste
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled, de-veined, and cleaned with tails off (I prefer 12-15 count shrimp)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside.To a large skillet, add the butter and heat over medium-high heat to melt.
- Stir in the garlic powder.
- Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes total, or until just pink and cooked through. Flip shrimp halfway through cooking. Cooking time will vary based on size of shrimp and pan used; don’t overcook or shrimp will become rubbery and tough.
- Add the lemon juice, optional lemon zest, and stir briefly to combine.
- Turn the heat to low, add the pasta to skillet with the shrimp, and toss to combine and coat.
- Taste, check for seasoning balance, and make any desired tweaks (add more salt, pepper, garlic powder, lemon juice, etc.).
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Dish is best warm and fresh, but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently prior to serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
430kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
300mg
(100%)
Sodium
1348mg
(56%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 300mg | 100% |
| Sodium | 1348mg | 56% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.