Pan-Seared Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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Quick pan-seared shrimp tossed with angel hair pasta in a bright lemon garlic sauce, perfect for a light yet flavorful dinner. This Italian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs angel hair pasta, shrimp, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz angel hair pasta
1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
3 tbsp olive oil
4, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz angel hair pasta and cook for 3-4 minutes until al dente; drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled shrimp, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Step 4: Add cooked pasta, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and reserved pasta water to the skillet; toss everything together for 1 minute to coat and heat through.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.