Quick Seafood Dinner – kitchen by clare https://www.kitchenbyclare.com kitchen by clare Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:08:57 +0000 fr-FR hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp Pasta https://www.kitchenbyclare.com/lemon-butter-garlic-shrimp-pasta/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:08:57 +0000 https://chef.wordifysites.com/?p=1274 Ingredients
  • 8 oz linguine or your favorite pasta
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Execution

1

Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2

Season the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper.

3

Sauté Shrimp: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

4

Make the Lemon Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining butter. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant but not browned. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine.

5

Combine Shrimp and Pasta: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together until well coated in the lemon garlic sauce.

6

Finish and Garnish: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the pasta and toss once more. Season with additional salt and black pepper if needed.

7

Serve: Divide the Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp Pasta among plates. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.

Additional tips

  • For added freshness, squeeze extra lemon juice over the pasta before serving.
  • Feel free to add a handful of cherry tomatoes or baby spinach for extra color and flavor.
  • Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
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