Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Pasta

Name: Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 16 oz Angel Hair Pasta; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 0.5 cup Fresh Parsley; 2 lb Large Shrimp; 1 tbsp Lemon; 0.25 cup Lemon Juice; 3 tbsp Minced Garlic; 0.25 cup Olive Oil; 0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 0.75 cup Salt; 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter; 1 gal Water; 0.33 cup White Wine

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Pasta balances briny, tender shrimp with a bright hit of lemon and a whisper of heat from red pepper flakes. Silky butter and olive oil meld with white wine and parsley to create a light, aromatic sauce that clings to delicate angel hair. Serve it for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed date night when you want something fresh and vibrant.

Prep10 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves6
DifficultyMedium

1

Dissolve salt in 1 gallon water in a large pot; add shrimp.
2

Brine in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.
3

Drain; pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
4

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
5

Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes.
6

Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
7

Meanwhile, melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
8

Stir in garlic; cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
9

Add shrimp, white wine, lemon juice, and pepper flakes; cook and stir until the shrimp are no longer translucent in the centers, about 6 minutes.
10

Stir in parsley, lemon zest, and black pepper; toss with angel hair pasta.