Best 11 Easy Lemon Shrimp Pasta Recipes

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Are you craving a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is bursting with flavor? Look no further than our guide to the best lemon shrimp pasta recipes! This classic dish combines tender shrimp, zesty lemons, and aromatic herbs to create a culinary masterpiece that is sure to impress your taste buds. Whether you prefer a creamy, cheesy sauce or a light and refreshing broth, we have curated a collection of recipes that cater to every palate. From quick and simple weekday meals to elegant dinner party entrees, our selection of lemon shrimp pasta recipes offers something for every occasion. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind this beloved dish and unveil the best recipes that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

ONE-POT LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

This easy 30-minute pasta recipe transforms ingredients that you already have in your kitchen into a posh, seafood dish you'll want to serve at your next dinner party. And since the whole dish is made in a single pot, clean-up is easy. Don't be surprised if this becomes your favorite quick go-to.

Provided by Robert Broadfoot

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 oz linguine
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 stick
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 ¼ lb large shrimp
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 cups baby spinach
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large pot, boil water and add pasta. Cook (stirring frequently) until al dente.
  • Drain and set pasta aside.
  • In the same pan, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Add garlic and crushed red pepper, cook until fragrant.
  • Toss in shrimp, salt and pepper to taste, and stir until shrimp start to turn pink, but are not fully cooked.
  • Add oregano and spinach, cook until wilted.
  • Return cooked pasta to the pot, add remaining butter, parmesan, and parsley. Stir until well mixed and the butter is melted.
  • When the shrimp are cooked, add lemon juice, mix once more, then serve while hot.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648 calories, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 2 grams

LEMON SHRIMP PASTA



Lemon Shrimp Pasta image

This is a very lightly sauced pasta with lemon and shrimp. It's refreshing as well as filling.

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package fresh linguine pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Coat shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook and stir shrimp in the hot oil until opaque, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Cook linguine in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Combine lemon zest and juice in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Sprinkle in parsley and stir in butter until melted. Add 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water and stir. Drain pasta. Add shrimp to the lemon sauce. Mix pasta, shrimp, sauce, and Parmesan cheese together in a large serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65.5 g, Cholesterol 287.2 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 39.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1157.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

GARLIC LEMON SHRIMP WITH PASTA



Garlic Lemon Shrimp With Pasta image

This garlic lemon shrimp with pasta recipe is delicious and so easy to make that it will become one of your standard dishes.

Provided by Kathy Kingsley

Categories     Entree     Dinner     Lunch     Pasta

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces thin spaghetti (or linguini)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined )
Dash of salt
Dash of freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (crushed, or to taste)
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
Optional: 3 tablespoons pine nuts (toasted)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions, or until al dente . Before draining, reserve 1/3 cup of pasta cooking water.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 2 minutes, turn the shrimp over, add the remaining tablespoon of oil, the garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the lemon zest and white wine to the shrimp. Stir and let the wine reduce slightly. Stir in the lemon juice.
  • Ladle the pasta cooking water into a large serving bowl. Drain the pasta and add to the bowl.
  • Pour the shrimp with the sauce over the pasta.
  • Add the Parmesan and pine nuts, if using, and toss to mix and coat.
  • Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and extra red pepper flakes on each serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 370 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1881 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 17 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EASY LEMON-SHRIMP PASTA



Easy Lemon-Shrimp Pasta image

This lemon-shrimp pasta is quick, lemony, and a very merry light dish!

Provided by TGRAHAM4

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup red bell pepper strips
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest, or more to taste
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add red pepper strips and garlic; cook until peppers are tender and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp and lemon juice; stir constantly until shrimp turn bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 4 to 6 minutes. Add cooked pasta and lemon zest and toss lightly to coat. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 103.8 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 182.6 mg, Sugar 3 g

LEMON PASTA WITH SHRIMP



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Shrimp in linguini pasta with a yummy white cream sauce that has a wonderfully perfect hint of lemon. It adds just the perfect dimension to the flavors of the dish! Serves our family of 5 and has lots of leftovers.

Provided by Nina

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
2 large lemon, zested and juiced
2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup cream
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute until soft, about 1 minutes. Add chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil.
  • Add shrimp and cook only until it turns pink; do not fully cook at this point. Remove shrimp from the sauce and set aside; cover to keep warm.
  • Reduce the skillet temperature to medium. Add Parmesan cheese, cream, and lemon zest to the sauce; bring to a simmer. Cook to thicken the sauce, about 2 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Add shrimp to the sauce just before it has fully thickened and cook until bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 1 to 2 minutes; don't overcook.
  • Combine shrimp sauce, pasta, and cilantro; toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 202.8 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 506.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

LEMON PASTA WITH ROASTED SHRIMP



Lemon Pasta with Roasted Shrimp image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds (17 to 21 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound angel hair pasta
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Zest and juice of 2 lemons

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the shrimp on a sheet pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.Toss well, spread them in one layer and roast for 6 to 8 minutes, just until they're pink and cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, drizzle some olive oil in a large pot of boiling salted water, add the angel hair and cook until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the cooking liquid. Quickly toss the angel hair with the melted butter, 1/4 cup olive oil, the lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and about 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking liquid. Add the shrimp and serve hot.

LEMON SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP



Lemon Spaghetti with Shrimp image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound spaghetti
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping (optional)
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (about 1 large lemon)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons capers, fried

Steps:

  • Make the shrimp: In a medium saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with the salt and pepper; add to the preheated pan in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
  • Make the pasta: Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, parmesan and lemon zest and juice in a large bowl to blend.
  • Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, shrimp and the reserved cooking liquid, adding it 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten. Season with the salt and pepper; stir in the basil. Garnish with the fried capers and more parmesan, if desired.

LAST-MINUTE LEMON SPAGHETTI AND SHRIMP



Last-Minute Lemon Spaghetti and Shrimp image

This delicious pasta dish comes together in about 20 minutes. The taste is fresh and tart! If you try this recipe using dried basil or bottled lemon juice, then you haven't tried this recipe!

Provided by KerryElizabeth

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound spaghetti
½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup olive oil
½ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup peas, defrosted
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 9 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for 3 minutes more. Drain.
  • Whisk together Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add spaghetti, shrimp, and peas to the sauce. Sprinkle with basil and lemon zest and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 785.2 calories, Carbohydrate 91 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 477.5 mg, Sugar 5 g

LEMON SHRIMP LINGUINE



Lemon Shrimp Linguine image

I like recipes with elegant taste and easy technique like this lemony shrimp pasta. Bring on the Parmesan and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. -Patty Walker, West Des Moines, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces uncooked linguine
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 small lemon, halved and sliced, optional
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and return to pot., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 15 seconds. Add shrimp, salt and pepper; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice and, if desired, lemon slices., Add to linguine. Sprinkle with parsley and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON-SHRIMP PASTA



Lemon-Shrimp Pasta image

Cooking for 2? This is the recipe for you. I have also doubled it for 4. It is elegant and light. Have no clue where I got the original recipe. I have had it for a very long time.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Australian

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces shrimp, deveined and sliced in half lengthwise
1/2 cup frozen green pea, thawed
1/3 cup coarsely shredded carrot
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon processed light cream cheese
2 cups cooked farfalle pasta, cooked without added salt (bow tie pasta) or 2 cups fat (bow tie pasta)
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1/8 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
fresh chives (optional)

Steps:

  • Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
  • Add oil and place over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add minced garlic and saute 15 seconds.
  • Add shrimp and saute until pink.
  • Add peas and carrot.
  • Saute 1 minute, remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Add broth and cream cheese to skillet; cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring constantly with a wire whisk.
  • Stir in shrimp mixture, farfalle, and next 4 ingredients.
  • Cook 1 minute.
  • If desired, garnish with chives.

LEMONY SHRIMP WITH PASTA



Lemony Shrimp with Pasta image

"I created this supper standout one day with just the items in my refrigerator at the time. The recipe will leave your mouth watering for more! My family craves this dish any time of year because it's so delicious and light. Enjoy!" writes Cyndi McLaughlin in Pinon Pines, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated angel hair pasta
1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 cup julienned soft sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1 package (2-1/4 ounces) slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup minced fresh Italian parsley
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat until melted. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add shrimp; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. , Stir in tomatoes, almonds, feta cheese, wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper; cook 3-5 minutes or until heated through. Stir in parsley., Drain pasta; place in a serving dish. Top with shrimp mixture and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734 calories, Fat 50g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 244mg cholesterol, Sodium 1470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth or water.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to give the dish a little heat.
  • Garnish the dish with chopped parsley or basil before serving.
  • Serve the pasta immediately after cooking, while it is still hot and the sauce is creamy.

Conclusion:

This easy lemon shrimp pasta is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of shrimp, lemon, and garlic is classic, and the creamy sauce is rich and satisfying. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table, and it is also a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta recipe, give this lemon shrimp pasta a try.

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