Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Pasta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

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A zesty, light dish featuring succulent shrimp, garlic, and lemon, tossed in a buttery pasta sauce. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs shrimp, pasta, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

300g shrimp
200g pasta
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic
1 lemon
50g parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
Step 2: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
Step 3: Squeeze lemon juice into the skillet, add grated parmesan, and stir until the cheese melts. Add cooked pasta and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, tossing until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta. Season with salt and pepper.