Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta
Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta is a one-pot meal ready in just 30 minutes. Succulent shrimp are prepared in a luscious, buttery lemon-garlic sauce and tossed with fresh Parmesan cheese and linguine, creating a dish that is destined to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
- Linguine pasta 8 ounces
- Large shrimp 1 1/4 pound, peeled and deveined
- Butter divided (6 tablespoons)
- Olive oil 2 tablespoons
- Garlic minced (4 cloves)
- Red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon
- Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon
- Baby spinach 4 cups
- Parmesan cheese freshly grated (1/2 cup)
- Parsley finely chopped (2 tablespoons)
- Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the linguine according to the instructions on the package. Once done, drain the pasta and set it aside.
- In the same pot, heat the olive oil along with 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste, then add them to the pot. Sauté the shrimp until they turn a light pink, ensuring they are cooked through. Add the Italian seasoning and baby spinach, and cook until the spinach wilts.
- Return the cooked pasta to the pot and add the remaining butter, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Stir thoroughly until the butter has melted and the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Pour in the lemon juice and toss to coat everything evenly. Serve immediately and enjoy the dish’s rich flavors.