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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

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A quick and easy lemon garlic shrimp pasta with a bright white wine sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. This dish features tender shrimp, silky pasta, and a luscious lemon-garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
  • Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2 minutes on one side until pink edges appear. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir frequently for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Add white wine, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until reduced by about half.
  6. Stir in lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons butter until melted and sauce is silky. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Add drained pasta and shrimp back into the skillet. Toss well to coat everything in the sauce. Add reserved pasta water little by little if the sauce feels too thick.
  8. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with an optional squeeze of lemon juice on top.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed. Add lemon juice at the end to keep sauce silky. Fresh shrimp and fresh lemon zest/juice enhance flavor. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan butter or extra olive oil. Frozen shrimp must be fully thawed and patted dry.

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