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lemony shrimp pasta on plate, twirled on fork

Lemon Shrimp Pasta recipe

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5 from 3 reviews

This Lemon Shrimp Pasta is a 30‑minute, one‑pan dinner packed with bright citrus and tender shrimp. It's perfect for busy nights.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 portions 1x

Ingredients

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for the pasta:

  • 1 lb angel hair pasta
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water

for the shrimp: 

  • 16-20 raw shrimp (we used tail-on black tiger shrimp)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced 

add-ins & garnishes:

  • 6 oz baby broccoli
  • 2 lemons
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 4 oz fresh parmesan cheese, grated
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Boil 4 quarts salted water in large stockpot, adding angel hair when water is at a full boil. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until al dente.
  2. In a large sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic.
  3. Add shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side (until shrimp are pink and opaque). Remove from pan.
  4. Add broccoli and cook for 4 minutes
  5. When pasta is done cooking, drain the pasta while reserving 1 C of the pasta water.
  6. Using the same sauté pan, add pasta, butter, juice from two lemons. Toss together over medium heat.
  7. Add pasta water, broccoli. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Garnish with almonds, parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Author: superman cooks
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: entrée

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8 oz
  • Calories: 780
  • Sugar: 6.1 g
  • Sodium: 646.6 mg
  • Fat: 21.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 96 g
  • Protein: 52.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 218.1 mg