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Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A quick and flavorful seafood pasta dish with bright lemon and aromatic garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz pasta

Seafood

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

Dairy

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Seasonings

  • to taste Salt and pepper

Garnish

  • for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta until al dente, then drain.
  • Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute.
  • Add shrimp and cook until pink, 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Stir in lemon juice, zest, and heavy cream; simmer 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine pasta with shrimp and sauce, toss gently.
  • Serve hot, garnished with parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Shrimp