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Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta is made in just one pot and ready in 30 minutes! Fresh shrimp is cooked in a buttery lemon garlic sauce and then tossed in fresh parmesan cheese and pasta. It’s unbelievably good and sure to become a new favorite!
I love cooking shrimp because it cooks up so fast and it is such a crowd-pleaser! Even the kids love it no matter which way I make it. If you are looking for some tried and true delicious shrimp recipes, then you’ve got to try this lemon garlic shrimp scampi, this creamy garlic shrimp alfredo pasta, or this creamy tuscan garlic shrimp.
Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta
Say hello to your new favorite one pot meal! This seriously blew away our taste buds and became an instant favorite with the first bite. Rewind to the time I despised shrimp. Yes, I hated shrimp. But now, I am a firm believer in giving things a chance. And if you serve this to someone who can’t stand shrimp, then I can guarantee they will walk away saying it was the best shrimp they’ve ever had.
Why is this dish so amazing? The pasta, the sauce, the shrimp- it’s all cooked perfectly and seasoned just right. I absolutely love pasta for dinner, and this pasta is just fancy enough to serve to friends. It’s made with linguine pasta, which I absolutely love. I make creamy chicken mushroom florentine and Cajun sausage linguine with it, and I knew that pasta was perfect for this recipe. The shrimp is so good with it, and the lemon brings out all of the flavors in the shrimp and the pasta. You are going to love it!
Ingredients
The best part about this lemon garlic parmesan shrimp pasta is the list of ingredients. It’s simple, clean, and SO flavorful. You will definitely want to get linguine pasta, it’s absolutely my favorite! Spaghetti can work if you are in a pinch. You can find the measurements below in the recipe card.
- Linguine Pasta: Thin, light noodles that are perfect paired with sauce and shrimp.
- Olive Oil and Butter: Sauteing the shrimp in the combination of olive oil and butter is the key to a great texture in the shrimp!
- Garlic: Add the garlic into the oil with the red pepper until fragrant.
- Red Pepper Flakes: Adds a little heat and extra flavor.
- Large Shrimp: The bigger size holds up better to the pasta.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste.
- Italian Seasoning: The Italian seasoning is the perfect flavor combination with this garlic-infused pasta sauce.
- Baby Spinach: Add it at the end so you get a perfect wilt without it getting soggy.
- Parmesan Cheese: Combine with the shrimp and pasta after they are cooked.
- Lemon Juice: To taste (one tablespoon is a good place to start).
Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta Recipe
The awesome thing about this meal is that it is cooked in just one pot. Only having to dirty one pot and deliver an amazing meal for the fam is maybe my favorite thing in the whole world. It just keeps me excited about cooking!
- Cook Pasta: In a large pot cook the pasta in boiling water according to package directions. Then drain and set aside.
- Saute Garlic and Red Pepper in Oil: Using the same pan, heat olive oil and 2 Tablespoons of butter. Then add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the shrimp and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the shrimp start to turn pink. Then add Italian seasoning and spinach and cook until wilted.
- Combine Pasta and Shrimp: Add the pasta back to the pot with the remaining butter, parmesan, and parsley. Then stir until mixed and the butter is melted.
- Enjoy: Add a dash of lemon juice and then serve while hot.
Tips for Making a 30-minute Meal:
- Keep it simple! Stick to recipes and ingredients you are familiar with. Save your new ideas and ingredients for a day when you have a little more time.
- Plan ahead. When you get home with groceries, go ahead and wash fresh produce, chop, make dressings, etc. that you will use later in the weeks recipes. Then they are ready to grab when you need them quick!
- Order matters. Start the oven and the water boiling first since these things take more time. While they heat up you can be working on the next steps.
- Substitute, swap or even omit ingredients you don’t have on hand or are time consuming to prep. If an ingredient doesn’t change the overall flavor of the dish, and will take extra time to work with or make, then change it or skip it. Use something that is pre-made instead for example.
- Ask for help. Delegate duties like chopping or making a side salad to get the work done quicker!
Tips for Making Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta
This garlic parmesan shrimp pasta recipe is SO easy! There are a lot of ways that you can adjust this recipe until it is perfect for your family. Here are some ways to switch things up and make this recipe your own.
- Try Different Pasta: Try changing up the pasta. Rotini and fusilli are great choices! You could also even consider a vegetable noodle like zucchini noodles for a healthier version.
- Additional Ingredients: Add in new ingredients like mushrooms, asparagus, chicken, other seafood, and sausages to see what your favorite combinations are. You never know what you will discover you love!
- Add Cream: Turn this into a creamy sauce by adding some heavy cream and/or cream cheese. Start with one cup of cream and increase from there.
Storing Leftovers
This lemon garlic parmesan shrimp pasta makes great leftovers because the flavors get better and better! It’s also easy to clean up and tastes great reheated. Here is how to store leftovers.
- In the Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
More Pasta Recipes
I absolutely love a pasta dish for dinner! It can be so quick and easy and super filling for the whole family. Here are a few of my favorite recipes that I think you’re going to love!
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Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta
Equipment
- Calphalon Cookware Set
- Cuisinart Stainless Steel Chopper
Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 1/4 pound large shrimp
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Using the same pan, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the shrimp start to turn pink. Add italian seasoning and spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add the pasta back to the pot with the remaining butter, parmesan, and parsley. Stir until mixed and the butter is melted.
- Add the lemon juice and toss before serving. Serve immediately!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Perfect, exactly as written! This was so easy and delicious – my husband and I loved it! And gotta love the easy clean-up 😉 I’m already looking forward to making this again – next time for company!
That was delicious, next time I will add some sea scallops. Thank you for sharing this recipe,
This was very good, quick and easy! I followed everything but also added some diced white onion, baby bella mushrooms, and a small amount of grape tomatoes. If you like each of those they will not disappoint! I took some ideas from other commenters and added some lemon pepper seasoning, and it turned out so good I was very impressed!!
I also put all the juice from a large lemon in, so I had more than a tablespoon but I didn’t mind because I’m a fan of lemon flavor. It didn’t over power it at all. Very yummy! The added pepper flakes were excellent. Not too spicy but just an added kick so it doesn’t taste flat. Last thing was I added more than the suggested amount of Parmesan but I don’t think you can go wrong with that. I used the freshly grated kind. Not the one in the bottle the shaker bottle but the kind in the tub that you find in the refrigerated cheese section. Thank you!! I will make this many more times!
Next time I’m going to try some other ideas from the comments like using cream, white wine, and substituting asparagus!
Very good. Started searching for shrimp recipes since I had it in hand. No shopping required and very happy with the results for a quick and easy supper.
This was just butter garlic goodness. We polished this off in one sitting. Just the 2 of us. I would increase the recipe i had an extra guest
Very good. Made it tonight. Might use less butter next time, but overall fantastic
Oh my gosh! Delicious! My husband is still raving about it. Made the recipe as written. Wouldn’t change a thing. Great with crusty French bread.
Delicious, added a small shallot, some serano pepper, cream and white wine, made it simply impeccable and mouthwatering.
Could you use potato gnocchi instead of pasta in this dish?
I haven’t tried that before, but that should work and taste delicious. Let me know how it turns out!
This was the best shrimp and linguine recipe ever! Subbed asparagus pieces for the spinach and briefly parboiled them. Loved the one-pan cooking and short prep time. Perfect amount of garlic and pepper flakes, but might be too much for kids (or wimps). Thanks for sharing!
As much as I love butter I cut down on it by half and it was still delicious.
How can this possibly have 2 carbs with the pasta? It looks wonderful.
This dish is delicious! I did add 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning and 2 tbsp lemon infused olive oil. All else the same. Quick and easy! It’s going into the rotation and on the keeper list!
Great recipe! The family loved it, I think next time I would add some chicken broth…I used Banza pasta bc my daughter has celiac; not sure if that made it a little drier but it needed a bit of sauce or broth. Overall, definitely a keeper!!
This recipe will become one of our house favorites. The garlic and butter was savory and the addition of red pepper flakes gave it a kick.
It has definitely became a family favorite. My husband sends text messages for the dish every other week! Easy to prepare with time to spare! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️