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Flavorful Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

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A quick and easy lemon garlic butter shrimp pasta with delicate angel hair pasta, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The dish features a bright, buttery sauce with tender shrimp and fresh lemon zest.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta (about 225 grams)
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 450 grams), fresh or frozen
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60 grams)
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
  • Lemon zest from 1 lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually 3-4 minutes for al dente. Stir gently to prevent sticking. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup (120 ml) of pasta water, then set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter melts and bubbles, add shrimp in a single layer. Cook about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
  4. Lower heat to medium and add remaining 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter to skillet. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Turn off heat briefly and stir in fresh lemon juice and lemon zest.
  6. Add cooked shrimp back to skillet along with drained angel hair pasta. Toss gently to coat evenly in lemon garlic butter sauce. If mixture seems dry, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until silky consistency is reached.
  7. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and toss gently.
  8. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with thin lemon slices or grated Parmesan.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before cooking to get a good sear. Avoid burning garlic by cooking on medium heat and stirring frequently. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Toss pasta gently to avoid breaking delicate angel hair strands. For dairy-free, substitute butter with margarine and skip Parmesan. For gluten-free, use gluten-free angel hair pasta.

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