Garlic Shrimp Angel Hair
Delight your taste buds with Garlic Shrimp Angel Hair, a quick and flavorful meal that pairs tender, buttery shrimp with delicate angel hair pasta in a luscious garlic lemon sauce. This 30-minute recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed with aromatic minced garlic, a touch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat, and a bright splash of fresh lemon juice and zest. Tossed together with perfectly cooked pasta and finished with a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, this dish is as elegant as it is easy to make. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, Garlic Shrimp Angel Hair delivers restaurant-quality flavor from the comfort of your own kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz angel hair pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 zest of lemon
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the angel hair pasta according to the package instructions, usually 3-4 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season both sides with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture begins to bubble.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant (do not let the garlic burn).
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the skillet. Stir well to combine and allow the butter to melt.
Return the cooked angel hair pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta in the garlic butter sauce. If the mixture seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and gently toss to combine with the pasta and sauce.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Transfer the pasta and shrimp to serving plates. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
498 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.6 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.9 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 270 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 1156 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 42.5 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 392 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 385 mg | 8% | |
*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.
