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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.
I have made this recipe many times, but I don’t always have all the ingredients listed in the recipe. I’ve substituted chicken for shrimp, roasted asparagus for spinach but it’s always delicious. Very versatile recipe. After reading some of the other reviews, this last time I added some pasta water at the end where you added the remaining butter and the lemon juice, which gave it a little smoother consistency.
Excellent recipe. I might add more lemon juice next time, but other than that, perfect.
This was a breeze to make. I added a few tablespoons of pasta water when I added the pasta back into the pot. I helped with the stickiness of the sauce. I also added slightly more lemon juice and some lemon zest.
Four cups of spinach may seem like a lot but it will wilt down considerably.
Absolutely loved this recipe. It was quite spicy as I didn’t scrimp on the hot flakes. My husband gave me a 2 thumbs up. The only ingredient that I didn’t have in my supplies was the spinach, but the combo of lemon, garlic & parmesan with chili flakes was outstanding. I’ll certainly use this recipe again. (The 2 of us ate the whole amount with only a little left over for one person’s lunch.)
I’m so happy you guys enjoyed it!
Created your Shrimp Pasta with garlic and lemon adding the spinach and fresh garlic, parsley from the garden.
Instant winner for my wife who I cook for in retirement.
Thank you. Thank you. You have another disciple.
Rev Robert Kem
This review is giving me life! It makes me so happy to imagine you and your wife enjoying this recipe! What a great husband! Thank you for sharing!
I have now made this several times and it gets better every time. This past weekend I made it with plenty of fresh oregano, basil, parsley, lemon thyme and rosemary from the garden. Also cayenne flakes from last year’s crop. Spectacular!
One small tweak on the steps: I like to sautée the spinach, then wait until just before the pasta goes back in to add the shrimp. Otherwise I tend to overcook the shrimp.
Great recipe! 😋
So delicious and easy to make! I added some sun dried tomatoes to the shrimp which worked super well!
Brought pasta from Italy from our vocation recently. I have large uncooked shrimp to add to it, along with the other ingredients.
Serving alongside zucchini, hallowed out and stuffed with cheese and panko.
So excited to make this recipe, my husband loves anything “lemony” !
My husband wanted shrimp pasta for Father’s Day and I was tired of my usual scampi recipe. This was delicious and easy, once the setup was in place. I used fresh mint instead of dried Italian seasoning, used a little pasta water to help the spinach cook and finished it with a couple of tablespoons of cream.
Simple to make, a nice summery flavor that’s not too complex for the average home cook! Will definitely be making this again!
I used angel hair pasta (capellini) and it was just so good. And fresh parsley for garnish added a beautiful pop of color and freshness 🙂
Paired with some citrusy-fresh Pinot Grigio 😍
Delicious. Used uncooked shrimp, but accidentally a bit too much for the amount of pasta.
Will definitely be making again!
Absolutely Delicious. I used Roaster peppers I received for Mother’s day (Harry & David) and was a great complement. Used Gluten free pasta – my husband is gluten intolerant and he loved it. Thank you for this great recipe!!
Needed more lemon flavor
I bought lemon pasta at Trader Joe’s so I made this dish with it. It was absolutely amazing! Might be one of the top 10 dishes I’ve ever made! So simple but delicious! Thank you.
This recipe is amazing and definitely in our rotation. I alternate every other week with chicken tenders I pre cut into 1” pieces. It is fabulous with chicken or shrimp!!