If you want to treat yourself to a quick and easy meal that's packed with flavor, lemony shrimp with pasta is the way to go! This dish is a delectable combination of juicy shrimp, tangy lemon, and al dente pasta, all swimming in a rich and creamy sauce. With its bright and zesty flavors, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Read on for the best recipes to cook up a delicious plate of lemony shrimp with pasta that will hit the spot every time.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
LEMONY SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA
Melissa d'Arabian makes Lemony Shrimp Scampi Pasta rich, zesty and affordable. Buy unpeeled shrimp to save money and to flavor the sauce with the shells later.
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the garlic, zest and juice of 1 lemon, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, to taste, and the shrimp. Set aside.
- Meanwhile make a quick shrimp stock: In a small pot, over medium heat, add the shrimp shells and onion. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain into a bowl and discard the shells and the onion.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and add a generous amount of salt. Add the linguini and cook until just tender, 2 minutes less than instructed on the package. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water.
- Heat a skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and start to caramelize, about 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan to a plate and add the remaining marinade. Let cook a few minutes then add about 1 cup of shrimp stock and about 1/2 cup pasta water. Continue to cook until sauce reduces by half. Add the zest and juice of the remaining lemon, the butter and the parsley and stir to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste. Add in the shrimp and pasta and toss to combine with the sauce. Turn out into a serving bowl and serve immediately.
EASY LEMON-SHRIMP PASTA
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
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
LEMONY GARLIC SHRIMP WITH PASTA
This is a very elegant dish good for a nice simple meal. Tasty and pretty enough for company, but my husband and I enjoy it as a nice weekend meal. The brining of the shrimp takes the longest, but is very easy and improves the taste and texture of the shrimp.
Provided by Dan'ish
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Shrimp Shrimp Scampi
Time 2h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Dissolve the kosher salt in 1 gallon of water in a large pot. Add the shrimp, and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours. Drain and pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the shrimp, white wine, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until the shrimp is no longer translucent in the center, about 6 minutes. Stir in the black pepper, parsley, and lemon zest before tossing with the angel hair pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 250.8 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 11829.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
LEMONY SHRIMP WITH PASTA
"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
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.
LEMON PASTA WITH ROASTED SHRIMP
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 1 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 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 SHRIMP PASTA
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
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
LEMON SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
LEMON PASTA WITH ROASTED SHRIMP
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 PASTA WITH SHRIMP
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
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
LEMONY SHRIMP & SNOW PEA PASTA
This pretty pasta is a family favorite -the kids love the light lemony flavor and I love that they devour the fresh veggies. You can use other types of pasta for variety, like bow ties or corkscrews. -Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add peas; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove and keep warm., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 1 minute longer., Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Add pasta to shrimp mixture; stir in peas and tomatoes. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, parsley, oil, garlic, lemon zest and remaining salt and pepper until blended. Pour over shrimp mixture; toss to coat, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten pasta. If desired, sprinkle with additional lemon zest and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMON SHRIMP LINGUINE
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
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
ONE-POT LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
CREAMY LEMON-BASIL SHRIMP PASTA
Quick and easy, creamy lemon-shrimp spaghetti with a great basil taste.
Provided by sweaver
Categories Pasta by Shape
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; add to the pan and cook 30 seconds per side. Remove to a plate.
- Add shallots to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, lemon zest, and 1/2 of the lemon juice; heat for 2 minutes. Reserve remaining lemon juice for another use.
- Add cream and bring to a simmer. Return shrimp to the skillet and cook until heated through and pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add basil.
- Drain spaghetti, reserving 1/4 to 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Add spaghetti to the skillet. Add pasta water as needed and pepper flakes; toss to coat. Season with pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 142.5 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 192.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
LEMON SHRIMP WITH PASTA AND BASIL
This takes no time at all to prepare.It looks like you've cooked all day! So easy, so basic, so fragrant This works well with chicken also. I sometimes prepare this with both the chicken and the shrimp, but I make a little more sauce, and I will add a little chicken broth to the sauce.
Provided by FLUFFSTER
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water for 10 minutes or until al dente.
- Add shrimp and drain immediately.
- Return pasta mixture to the pan.
- Combine next 5 ingredients in a bowl.
- Toss with cooked pasta and shrimp.
- Sprinkle cheese over pasta and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture. Frozen shrimp can work in a pinch, but fresh shrimp will yield the best results.
- Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it or it will become tough and rubbery.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your pasta dish. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to your meal.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. This is a great way to add your own personal touch to the dish.
- Serve the pasta dish immediately. This is when it will be at its best flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Lemon shrimp with pasta is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table that the whole family will enjoy.
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