June 13, 2022

Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp + Pasta

 

Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp + Pasta
Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp + Pasta is made in just one pot and ready in 20 minutes! Delicious shrimp gets cooked in a buttery lemon garlic sauce and tossed with parmesan cheese and pasta. This will be your new go-to weeknight dinner! Looking for more shrimp recipes? Check out some of my favorites!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Linguine (or pasta of your choice)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 6 Tbsp salted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled + deveined
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 2 cups baby spinach/arugula
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • Juice from ½ lemon

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Using the same pan, heat olive oil and 2 Tbsp of butter. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and salt. Cook until the shrimp start to turn pink. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  • Add the pasta back to the pot with the remaining butter and parmesan. Stir until mixed and butter is melted.
  • Add the lemon juice, stir again and serve hot.
Keyword 30 minute meal, fish, gluten-free, healthy, kid-friendly, one-pot-meal, pasta, pescatarian

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