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Lemon Shrimp Pasta

Lemon Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz angel hair pasta
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Cook the angel hair pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt and the black pepper, then sear in a single layer about 2 minutes per side until pink. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook 30 seconds. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Simmer 1 minute.
  4. Return the shrimp and any juices to the skillet, add the pasta and parsley, and toss until coated. Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil and extra parsley.

Notes

If your skillet is on the smaller side, sear the shrimp in two batches so they brown rather than steam. The dish is best eaten right away; the pasta will drink up the sauce as it sits.