Easy Shrimp Pasta for Two
Indulge in the simplicity of gourmet dining with our Easy Shrimp Pasta for Two, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for date nights or intimate dinners. This recipe features tender, buttery shrimp sautéed with fragrant garlic, a bright splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a hint of red pepper flakes for optional heat, all tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti or linguine. Finished with fresh parsley and optional Parmesan cheese, this easy pasta dish balances zesty and savory notes in every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes and made with pantry-friendly ingredients, it’s an effortless way to create a restaurant-quality meal at home. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner idea or a quick seafood pasta recipe, this dish will impress without the stress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ounces spaghetti or linguine pasta
- 8 ounces raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 whole lemon (zested and juiced)
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are opaque and pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes if using.
Reduce the heat to low, then return the shrimp to the skillet along with the cooked pasta. Toss everything to combine, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the dish and toss again.
Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your Easy Shrimp Pasta for Two!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
903 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.4 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 499 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 2780 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.8 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 70.0 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 907 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
