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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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So good! I added some bacon pieces to add a little smokiness and it was delicious!!
Definitely going to be a staple in our house
Phenomenal recipe. This is so quick and easy and I love that it only uses one pot. Definitely going into our regular rotation. Thanks!!
I’m always looking for recipes that are easy to make in our travel trailer. This wad a hit!
THE best shrimp pasta recipe I have ever found. We make this several times a year. Thank you!
So easy to make, it’s delicious and just a few ingredients! Even my picky eater liked it. I added a tablespoon of cream. Super yummy! Thanks!
Great recipe – it will be added to our regular rotation! We had frozen raw shrimp to use and most of the other ingredients. I marinated the shrimp in olive oil and Italian dressing for 30 minutes. Sautéed mushrooms in olive oil and butter, adding some red pepper flakes and garlic. Followed the rest of the recipe except we didn’t have spinach. Definitely add the lemon – it adds a lot. No cream is needed – the butter and cheese are enough.
Quick, easy, and delicious! What more could you possibly want from a recipe? A healthy splash of cream at the end is a must for us. It’s been on our permanent rotation for a long time and we can’t go more than 2 weeks without it, no matter what the season. Thanks Alyssa!
how would scallops work in this recipe?
You can replace the shrimp with scallops. You may just have to slightly increase the cooking time for them.
I did not really change this up too much except I added sundried tomatoes and about 3 tablespoons of cream to finish it off. Also waited and added the spinach until just before plating. It was super. Hubby said, “SAVE that recipe!”.
This is one of our “standard” dishes in our home. Absolutely love it!!
Absolutely delicious.
You think the shrimp can be swapped out with chicken?
You could try that! Let me know how it turns out!
This was incredible! Tasted like something from a fancy restaurant. Delicious!
Fantastic. Added fresh tomatoes, sun dried as well and fresh basil. Heavenly. Thank you.
Um 😶 Yum! Followed the recipe-ish eyeballed the measurements on butter and spices and came out perfectly x Delicious 😋 will definitely be adding this into the rotation x
I used this as a base recipe for a meal my family gave 10 out of 10 (and they’re pretty tough critics). Thank you! I only changed a couple things.
– I know I should use parsley but I had fresh cilantro on hand so substituted that
– I saved a cup or so of pasta water and added it all as I was wilting the spinach
– I had a pack of nice cherry tomatoes that I added while wilting the spinach
– Probably the biggest alteration was a mistake. As I added my shrimp to the pan I let out a verbal ‘shoot’ because I didn’t realize I had unshelled shrimp. I decided to let it go and figured we would enjoy the bolder flavor in spite of having to peel them at the table. This turned out to be the key…although my dish was fairly light on the amount of ‘sauce’ it was big on flavor. The noodles themselves tasted delicious as a result.
Very much appreciate the launching point for a great meal and making these comments here so I can remember the small adjustments next time we make this! (soon)
This recipe is a BIG HIT!! I made this for my boyfriend and he eats it all up! He said this is his favorite dish I have ever made. He continuously asks for me to make this for him