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Flavorful Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe Easy Homemade with Fresh Herbs

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A quick and easy shrimp pasta dish featuring a bright lemon garlic sauce and fresh herbs, perfect for weeknight dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces (225 g) linguine or spaghetti
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin preferred
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces (225 g) of linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup (240 ml) of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat 1 pound (450 g) of shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted and shimmering, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if using). Stir constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in juice and zest of 1 large lemon.
  6. Add drained pasta to the skillet with shrimp. Pour in 1/4 to 1/2 cup (60-120 ml) reserved pasta water to loosen sauce. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat noodles evenly. Add more pasta water if needed.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and 1 tablespoon chopped basil.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice if desired. Serve immediately with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before cooking to ensure proper searing. Avoid burning garlic by stirring constantly and cooking on medium heat. Reserve pasta water to help sauce cling to noodles. Add fresh herbs at the end for best flavor and color. Overcrowding the pan with shrimp causes steaming instead of searing; cook in batches if needed.

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