Buttery noodles with juicy plump shrimp, flavored with lemon and garlic!! A family-friendly dinner recipe that's ready in 15 minutes and it's so EASY!!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: angel hair pasta with shrimp, easy shrimp pasta, garlic shrimp pasta, lemon butter sauce for pasta, lemon garlic shrimp, lemon garlic shrimp pasta, lemon shrimp pasta, shrimp and pasta recipes, shrimp pasta
Servings: 4
Calories: 430kcal
Author: Averie Sunshine
Ingredients
8ouncesangel hair pastacooked according to package directions (half of a 1-pound box)
½cupunsalted butter1 stick
1teaspoongarlic powderor to taste
1poundlarge shrimppeeled, de-veined, and cleaned with tails off (I prefer 12-15 count shrimp)
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonpepper
¼cuplemon juice
1teaspoonlemon zestoptional
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside. To a large skillet, add the butter and heat over medium-high heat to melt.
Stir in the garlic powder.
Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes total, or until just pink and cooked through. Flip shrimp halfway through cooking. Cooking time will vary based on size of shrimp and pan used; don’t overcook or shrimp will become rubbery and tough.
Add the lemon juice, optional lemon zest, and stir briefly to combine.
Turn the heat to low, add the pasta to skillet with the shrimp, and toss to combine and coat.
Taste, check for seasoning balance, and make any desired tweaks (add more salt, pepper, garlic powder, lemon juice, etc.).
Serve immediately.
Notes
Dish is best warm and fresh, but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently prior to serving.