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Sautéed Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

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A quick and indulgent dish featuring tender shrimp, zesty lemon, buttery garlic, and angel hair pasta, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs jumbo or large shrimp, peeled and deveined Sub medium shrimp if necessary.
  • 16 oz angel hair pasta Any thin pasta works (linguine or spaghetti are good swaps).
  • 5-6 cloves garlic, minced Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tbsp butter Use unsalted for tighter salt control.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil Avocado oil can be used for a higher smoke point.
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese Romano or Pecorino Romano can be used for a sharper finish.
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves Arugula or baby kale can substitute.
  • 2 lemons juice from About 3-4 tablespoons; zest adds extra fragrance if desired.
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (typically 2–4 minutes for angel hair). Drain and set aside, reserving a small cup of pasta water.
  2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter. When the butter melts and begins to foam, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30–45 seconds until fragrant — don’t let it brown.
Cooking
  1. Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 1–2 minutes per side, depending on size, until they curl and turn pink. Remove any shrimp that finish early so they don’t overcook.
  2. Stir in the fresh spinach and pour in the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Cook just until the spinach wilts, about 30–60 seconds.
  3. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if you need to loosen the sauce. Adjust seasoning.
  4. Plate immediately and sprinkle with grated Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 31gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 640mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; shrimp and pasta textures degrade after that. Not recommended for freezing. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking shrimp.
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