Lemon-Herb Shrimp Pasta with Garlic Bread

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A bright, zesty pasta dish featuring plump shrimp and fresh herbs in a lemony garlic sauce, served with crispy garlic bread for the perfect weeknight meal. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs spaghetti, large shrimp, extra-virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 loaf, sliced baguette
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet, then add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and 1/4 cup lemon juice, scraping up browned bits, then simmer 3 minutes until reduced by half.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp butter, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1/2 tsp salt until butter melts and sauce thickens slightly.
6. Step 6: Add cooked spaghetti and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to the sauce, tossing until coated and glossy.
7. Step 7: Return shrimp to skillet, toss to heat through, and cook 1 minute more.
8. Step 8: While pasta cooks, toss 1/2 sliced baguette with 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/4 tsp salt. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8 minutes until golden and crisp.
9. Step 9: Serve pasta topped with extra parsley and garlic bread on the side.