Easy Lemony Butter Shrimp Pasta
This is probably one of our favorite meals during the busy work week. So simple, affordable and delicious.
Just a quick tip when buying shrimp: be sure to buy the most sustainable shrimp and look for certifications. STAY AWAY from shrimp that has been peeled and deveined before freezing. It can cause a loss of flavor and texture. What's the point of buying shrimp if we can't taste it, right?
Easy Lemony Butter Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp, (peel and devein the shrimp)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 lemon, (zest and juice)
- 6 cloves garlic, (minced)
- salt/pepper , (to taste)
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp with salt and pepper, lemon (zest and juice) and minced garlic in a small bowl. Place in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions or until al dente.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the marinated shrimp stirring often, and cook, stirring often, until cooked through, about 2 minutes.Pour the remaining lemon juice, garlic, and butter. Stir until the butter has melted for about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
- Serve cooked lemon garlic shrimp on pasta. Stir and add salt/pepper according to your preferences.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Mykidsguide
Mm, that looks so good! I am craving for a light pasta now and I think this is going to be perfect.
Jeanette
I am not a seafood person myself, but I live with a bunch of sea food lovers and I know they would love this! I will share this with them!
Alli
My husband would love this because he eats shrimp every chance he gets. I've seen the shells boiled to make stock, but I've never done it myself. Thanks for the tip.
Chubskulit Rose
You got me drooling on the shrimp, looks so delicious! This is the kind of dish that my daughter truly enjoy, thanks for the recipe.
Jo
Wow. I love shrimp! This looks like a simple recipe but I am on a dairy-free diet. Is there a substitute to the butter? Also, can I use another kind of pasta? I haven't tried using udon. Oh, and I have to check if it's dairy-free too. LOL. I guess I'd be trying lots of food again after a few months. Whew!
Jesica Helgren (@themommybunch)
I am not a huge fan of shrimp, but my husband loves it! This looks like a really simply and yummy dish to spoil him with!
lisa
This looks so delicious. I love both shrimp and pasta. This would make a great dinner option.
lisa @bitesforbabies
I love a simple pasta and I love shrimp! I make this very often actually, and my kids love it too! I also add in some fresh basil for more flavour!
poshjournaladmin
maybe skip the butter. Still taste delicious 🙂
Liz Mays
Oh my son would love this dish. That lemon would really make this a good summer dish.
Dawn McAlexander
I have been eating a lot of shrimp lately! It is always better with butter and lemon.
angelaweight
YUM! This looks super good. And easy too! I LOVE shrimp.
Felicita Moncada
If I ate shrimps I would be all over this. My son and husband looove shrimps so I am definitely sharing with him so he can make it for our son.
Mimi "MimiCuteLips" Green
This sounds really good, I'm going to try this one. I love shrimp and pasta, you can never go wrong. I've not made it with lemon though.
michele d
My mom would love this dish. She loves shrimp. I am not a fan of it but it looks wonderful!
livingoffloveandcoffee
That sounds so delicious. I love shrimp with lemon so this would be great for dinner.
Nickida
This looks really good. I'll have to save this for later.
Ann Bacciaglia
I will have to get the ingredients i need to make this delicious looking recipe. My family will love it.
Uplifting Families
This sounds delicious. I would give this one a try but I don't think my husband would enjoy it. He isn't a huge fan of veggies.
Yona Williams
I love the flavors of lemon and butter with shrimp. I'm just too nervous to make it myself. Seafood and I have a love-hate relationship.
LJR
My son is allergic to dairy. We use Fleishman's Unsalted Margerine. There is no dairy in it and it tastes good.