Easy 30-Minute Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
This zesty and garlicky shrimp pasta is the perfect entree for date night!
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Servings: 4 SERVINGS
Calories: 520kcal
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- 1 ¼ lb large shrimp
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tbsp parsley, freshly chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and keep warm.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, and melt the butter. Saute the garlic for 30 seconds. Add the dried herbs, red pepper flakes, and shrimp. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink.
- Mix in the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, freshly chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Cook until heated through and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 241mg | Sodium: 1171mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 2.2g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 12mg