Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta
Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick, elegant dish featuring juicy shrimp, zesty lemon, and a silky butter sauce tossed with pasta. It's easy to make, endlessly customizable, and perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 tbsp butter divided
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1¼ lbs large shrimp peeled and deveined
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to the package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat the olive oil along with 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant.
- Stir in the shrimp, then season with salt and pepper. Cook until the shrimp begin to turn pink. Add the Italian seasoning and baby spinach, cooking until the spinach is wilted.
- Return the cooked pasta to the pot. Add the remaining butter, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Mix well until everything is combined and the butter has fully melted.
- Finish with a splash of lemon juice, toss to coat, and serve immediately.