Light yet luxurious, this Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta combines the zesty brightness of lemon with the richness of butter and garlic. It’s a restaurant-quality meal that takes only 20 minutes to make but feels like a culinary indulgence.
Ingredients:
- 300g (10 oz) spaghetti
- 400g (14 oz) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup white wine (optional)
- Salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat butter and oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side until pink.
- Pour in lemon juice, zest, and wine. Stir to combine.
- Toss pasta into the sauce, adding a splash of pasta water to emulsify.
- Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Garnish with parsley.
Chef’s Tips:
- Don’t overcook shrimp — they become rubbery fast.
- For extra creaminess, stir in a spoon of cream cheese at the end.
- Pairs beautifully with white wine and crusty bread.
Fun Fact:
Shrimp are the most popular seafood in the world, with over 4 million tons consumed every year
