Looking for an always delicious, 30-minute meal? This Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta recipe is so fast, easy, and you just need six ingredients to make it!
Seafood pasta is my love language. Whether you use regular pasta or gluten-free pasta, whether you use shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, or fish, I will always say yes to seafood pasta.
You too? Then you will LOVE this super easy and delicious shrimp pasta recipe!
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
When I'm craving a hearty dinner that I can make in less than 30 minutes, this easy shrimp pasta dish always does the trick.
The lemon garlic sauce with buttery noodles is comfort food at its best. And I love the freshness a bit of basil adds to the flavor.
I have made this SO many times over the past couple of decades. For lunch and for dinner. And it always makes me happy! Such a happy dish. I usually eat a couple of bowls full in one sitting (can't stop at just one!).
This dish is fantastic the next day. I just add a bit of olive oil or butter to wake up the sauce when I'm re-heating it.
Can I Make This Gluten-Free?
Yes, absolutely! I have made this with both regular pasta and my favorite gluten-free pasta. While some recipes just don't work with a simple gluten-free pasta substitution, this is a recipe that works beautifully with both.
What is Shrimp Scampi made of?
You may wonder why I'm not calling this a shrimp scampi dish. I LOVE shrimp scampi. But while this dish looks like shrimp scampi, there are subtle differences.
Traditional shrimp scampi calls for olive oil, lemon, white wine, garlic and onions. I forego with white wine and onions in this recipe. Therefore, it's a recipe like shrimp scampi, but is really a lemon garlic shrimp pasta dish.
Which Wine Pairs Well With Shrimp Pasta?
I usually enjoy this lemon garlic shrimp pasta with a bright Albariño, a crisp stainless steel chardonnay, or a Grenache Blanc.
Some fave wine pairings for this dish:
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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta recipe
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp finely chopped basil
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
- kosher salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Reserving about ½ cup pasta water.
- While the pasta cooks, add olive oil and melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté about 1 minute, until softened and fragrant.
- Add shrimp and sauté for 3-4 minutes, just until the color turns pink.
- Add lemon juice. Then add spaghetti and basil to the pan and toss to coat.
- Add reserve pasta water one tablespoon at a time until you get the consistency of sauce you prefer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with more chopped basil or shopped parsley.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.
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Justin Spooner says
Ahhhh, once I saw the wine pairings, I was much more likely to give this a shot. Maybe I can do that this weekend! Shrimp and pasta is such a tasty combo!
Lucas says
This was so good! Easy to make and tasted delicious! Thank you so much!
Cookilicious says
What an awesome recipe! Making this tomorrow..
Sophie says
When I was not a vegan, I loved this dish to the moon and back. But now I can Veganize it. That sauce looks so yum!
Suzy says
I absolutely LOVE how easy this was to make and the flavor was spot on!
Sara Welch says
What an amazing recipe; a restaurant worthy dish, indeed!
Erin @ Platings and Pairings says
This sounds absolutely delicious and I love those wine pairing options too! What a great list of wines to sample with this yummy dish!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Thanks so much, Erin! :)
Catherine @ To & Fro Fam says
My MIL loves shrimp, but she never cooks it. This lemon garlic shrimp pasta dish looks easy enough for a weeknight dinner to make her smile extra big! Thanks for the idea - this is making it onto next week's meal plan.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
I'm so glad! Let me know how she likes it! :)