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    Easy Lemony Butter Shrimp Pasta

    Published: Aug 25, 2015 · Modified: Apr 1, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 21 Comments

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    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
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    Easy Lemony Butter Shrimp Pasta

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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound pasta
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 pound shrimp,  (peel and devein the shrimp)
    • 2 tablespoon 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.
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    1. Mykidsguide

      August 25, 2015 at 8:11 am

      Mm, that looks so good! I am craving for a light pasta now and I think this is going to be perfect.

    2. Jeanette

      August 25, 2015 at 1:38 pm

      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!

    3. Alli

      August 25, 2015 at 2:12 pm

      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.

    4. Chubskulit Rose

      August 25, 2015 at 2:47 pm

      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.

    5. Jo

      August 25, 2015 at 3:51 pm

      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!

    6. Jesica Helgren (@themommybunch)

      August 25, 2015 at 4:11 pm

      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!

    7. lisa

      August 25, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      This looks so delicious. I love both shrimp and pasta. This would make a great dinner option.

    8. lisa @bitesforbabies

      August 25, 2015 at 6:10 pm

      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!

    9. poshjournaladmin

      August 25, 2015 at 6:25 pm

      maybe skip the butter. Still taste delicious 🙂

    10. Liz Mays

      August 25, 2015 at 8:56 pm

      Oh my son would love this dish. That lemon would really make this a good summer dish.

    11. Dawn McAlexander

      August 25, 2015 at 9:18 pm

      I have been eating a lot of shrimp lately! It is always better with butter and lemon.

    12. angelaweight

      August 26, 2015 at 12:50 am

      YUM! This looks super good. And easy too! I LOVE shrimp.

    13. Felicita Moncada

      August 26, 2015 at 1:32 am

      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.

    14. Mimi "MimiCuteLips" Green

      August 26, 2015 at 2:22 am

      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.

    15. michele d

      August 26, 2015 at 1:25 pm

      My mom would love this dish. She loves shrimp. I am not a fan of it but it looks wonderful!

    16. livingoffloveandcoffee

      August 26, 2015 at 3:35 pm

      That sounds so delicious. I love shrimp with lemon so this would be great for dinner.

    17. Nickida

      August 26, 2015 at 7:13 pm

      This looks really good. I'll have to save this for later.

    18. Ann Bacciaglia

      August 26, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      I will have to get the ingredients i need to make this delicious looking recipe. My family will love it.

    19. Uplifting Families

      August 26, 2015 at 9:19 pm

      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.

    20. Yona Williams

      August 28, 2015 at 5:45 pm

      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.

    21. LJR

      February 22, 2019 at 6:02 am

      4 stars
      My son is allergic to dairy. We use Fleishman's Unsalted Margerine. There is no dairy in it and it tastes good.

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