One-Pan Shrimp and Linguine with Lemon-Garlic Butter

Quick, restaurant-quality pasta with plump shrimp in a bright lemon-garlic butter sauce.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: One Pot

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 8 oz linguine
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1, zested and juiced (2 tbsp juice) lemon
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add 8 oz linguine, and cook for 8 minutes until al dente; drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 4 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 12 oz shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest.
4. Step 4: Add drained linguine and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to the skillet with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, tossing until sauce coats the pasta (2 minutes).
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 1/4 cup chopped parsley, and serve immediately.