Zesty Lemon Butter Shrimp Spaghetti
A light and refreshing pasta dish with zesty lemon, succulent shrimp, and a buttery sauce—perfect for a summer meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
- Medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 21/25 count)
- Spaghetti
- Fresh lemons (for zest and juice)
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chicken or vegetable broth (or reserved pasta water)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water until al dente, reserving pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the shrimp by patting them dry and seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
- Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in butter and olive oil until fragrant.
- Cook shrimp in the skillet until pink and opaque, then transfer to a plate.
- Build the sauce by adding more butter, lemon juice, and broth to the skillet, and simmer.
- Combine the drained spaghetti with the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Add the shrimp back into the skillet along with lemon zest and parsley.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, then serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, pair with a crisp salad and enjoy with a chilled glass of white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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