Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Lemon and Parsley Over Angel Hair Pasta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

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Quick sautéed shrimp infused with garlic and bright lemon, served over delicate angel hair pasta for a light and flavorful dinner. This Italian-inspired Super Bowl recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs angel hair pasta, large shrimp, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz angel hair pasta and cook for 3-4 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled shrimp to the skillet and season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Add the drained pasta and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss everything together for 1 minute until the sauce lightly coats the pasta and shrimp. Serve immediately.