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Make Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta for a bright and garlicky dish that is ready in about 25 minutes! Juicy seared shrimp, tossed with a linguine and a lemon buttery sauce makes this the best weeknight meal.

A skillet filled with Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta garnished with lemon slices and herbs sits on a marble surface, surrounded by fresh lemons, parsley, cheese, and a striped kitchen towel.
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Seafood Recipes make the best meals when we have a busy night of sports and activities. This shrimp recipe mixed with tender pasta and a buttery sauce makes it full of bright and rich flavors.

If you have made Shrimp Scampi or Shrimp Alfredo Recipe then you are going to love the ways this Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta taste.

Why You’ll Love Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Make dinnertime a breeze with this weeknight friendly seafood dish! All you need is handful of simple ingredients to make this tasty pasta dish for a crowd pleasing meal.

The combination of the plump tender shrimp, lemon garlicky sauce and al dente pasta makes the best meal idea!

Ingredients

Top-down view of raw shrimp in a bowl, uncooked spaghetti, and small bowls of herbs, spices, garlic, lemon, butter, oil, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes—perfect for making Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta on a white marble surface.
  • Linguine Pasta – Feel free to use any type of pasta – Spaghetti, Angel Hair Pasta or Fettuccine are great options
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Choose your favorite oil
  • Butter – We used unsalted butter
  • Cloves Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
  • Large Shrimp – Peeled and deveined 
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes – Adds a hint of spice
  • Italian Seasoning – Learn how to make Italian Seasoning Recipe
  • Lemon – Zested and juiced
  • Toppings – Chopped Fresh Parsley and Grated Parmesan Cheese 

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How to Make Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Step 1 – Boil the linguine pasta in a large pot of water to al dente based on the package instructions.  Drain boiling water and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.  

A white skillet with melting butter and a wooden spatula inside, ready to start Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta, rests on a striped gray and white kitchen towel on a marble countertop.

Step 2 – Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter is fully melted. 

A white skillet with melted butter and minced garlic, perfect for starting Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta, sits on a white marble surface. A wooden spatula rests in the pan, and a gray-and-white striped kitchen towel lies underneath.

Step 3 – Add the fresh garlic and cook for approximately 1 minute until you can smell the garlic. 

A white skillet with raw shrimp, seasonings, and melted butter for Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta is being stirred with a wooden spoon, placed on a striped kitchen towel on a marble countertop.

Step 4 – Add the shrimp to the pan. Season the shrimp with the kosher salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper and Italian seasoning.

A white skillet filled with Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta in a light sauce, garnished with herbs, sits on a marble surface next to a gray and white striped kitchen towel.

Step 5 – Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turns pink and is cooked through with a tender texture.

A hand pours liquid from a measuring cup into a bowl of Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta, with metal tongs and a striped kitchen towel arranged on the marble surface.

Step 6 – Remove the pan from the heat and gently toss in the drained cook pasta.  Add in cup of pasta water if the pasta seems to dry (you may not need all the water). I ended up using approximately ½ cup of the pasta water. 

A skillet filled with lemon garlic shrimp pasta, spaghetti, and herbs sits on a marble surface next to a gray and white striped kitchen towel.

Step 7 – Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest and parsley. Garnish with the grated parmesan cheese. Serve warm in a bowl and enjoy! 

A skillet of Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta garnished with lemon slices and parsley, surrounded by a striped towel, grated cheese, chopped herbs, and lemon slices on a marble surface.

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

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Make Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta for a bright and garlicky dish that is ready in about 25 minutes! Juicy seared shrimp, tossed with a linguine and a lemon buttery sauce makes this the best weeknight meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Cuisine Italian
Course Main Course
Calories 601

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Cook the linguine pasta in a large pot of water to al dente based on the package instructions.  Drain and reserve 1 cup of the past water.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat until the butter is fully melted.
  • Add the garlic and cook for approximately 1 minute until you can smell the garlic.
  • Add the shrimp to the pan. Season the shrimp with the salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper and Italian seasoning.
  • Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turns pink and is cooked through.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and gently toss in the drained pasta.  Add in some of the pasta water if the pasta seems to dry (you may not need all the water). I ended up using approximately ½ cup of the pasta water.
  • Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest and parsley.
  • Top with the grated parmesan cheese.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

I love using linguine in this recipe but you can easily switch it out for any of your favorite type of pasta.  
Shrimp cooks quickly on the skillet so watch it closely to prevent it from getting over cooked. 
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 601kcal, Carbohydrates 70g, Protein 29g, Fat 23g, Saturated Fat 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2g, Monounsaturated Fat 9g, Trans Fat 0.5g, Cholesterol 178mg, Sodium 1143mg, Potassium 415mg, Fiber 4g, Sugar 3g, Vitamin A 973IU, Vitamin C 20mg, Calcium 162mg, Iron 2mg

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Recipe Tips

  • Pasta – I love using linguine in this recipe but you can easily switch it out for any of your favorite type of pasta.  
  • Cooking Shrimp – Shrimp cooks quickly on the skillet so watch it closely to prevent it from getting over cooked. 
  • Pasta Water – For best results, reserve the pasta water for the sauce without having to add cream.

Flavor Variations

  • Creamy Shrimp Dish – Stir in ¼ cup of heavy cream with white wine then allow the creamy sauce to simmer for an additional minute for a rich and silky sauce.
  • Mediterranean – Add in ¼ cup of sun-dried tomatoes and 2 tbsp of capers for delicious variation.
  • Veggies – This is a great recipe to add in baby spinach, slice mushrooms and green bell peppers.
  • Spicy – For a kick of flavor, add in ¼ tsp of cajun seasoning or cayenne pepper.
A bowl of Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta features linguine topped with shrimp, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley, garnished with lemon slices and parsley sprigs. A fork and spoon rest on the side of the bowl.

Serving Ideas

Serve this shrimp recipe with Easy Caesar Salad Recipe, Oven Roasted Parmesan Asparagus and Garlic Bread Cheese Sticks to make sure to get every last drop of the sauce.

For even more ideas, see Side Dishes for Shrimp.

FAQs

Can I Make with Already Cooked Shrimp?

Yes, you can make with shrimp that has already been cooked. Just skip the steps to cook the shrimp and just place in the skillet to heat and seasoned for a quick and easy meal.

How to Store Leftover Garlic Shrimp

Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

How to Reheat Shrimp

Reheat the leftover shrimp in a skillet on the stovetop. You can reheat in the microwave but heat in 30 second intervals so the shrimp doesn’t get rubbery.

A close-up of Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta with linguine, garnished with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, with a fork twirling the noodles.

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  1. Casey says:

    5 stars
    This was the perfect weeknight meal! Tons of flavor and everyone loved it. I served with a side of garlic bread and roasted broccoli.