Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe. Lemon butter garlic shrimp over spaghetti with sautéed zucchini. Full of color and delicious flavor.
This Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe is filling, flavorful, and healthy. There are so many great ways to prepare shrimp. This recipe is quick but does not sacrifice flavor.
While the pasta is cooking the other steps of this recipe are completed. This will allow you to save overall time and have the garlic shrimp pasta recipe come together at the same time.
The recipe separates the cooking of the shrimp and zucchini. If you do not have 2 skillets you can cook the zucchini first and then add the shrimp. About 3 minutes into sautéing the zucchini, add in the shrimp, then continue on with the garlic shrimp pasta recipe recipe.
NOTE
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How to Make Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Cooking the Spaghetti:
- Follow the package instructions to cook the spaghetti al dente (7-9 minutes). Strain pasta and place in a large bowl
Preparing The Shrimp:
- While the spaghetti is cooking, in a large skillet on high heat melt ¼ cup of butter. When the butter is melted add the shrimp, garlic, and lemon juice and sauté until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes), mixing occasionally.
Preparing the Zucchini and Spaghetti:
- While the spaghetti is cooking, in a clean skillet bring 2 tablespoons of canola oil to high heat. Add the sliced zucchini and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Lower to medium heat and sauté until zucchini is browed (about 5-7 minutes), mixing occasionally.
How To Serve Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe:
- Serve this garlic shrimp pasta recipe with a side vegetable such as zucchini, green beans, or spinach.
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The Recipe
Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. of shrimp cleaned
- 1 lb. spaghetti
- 2 medium zucchinis sliced
- ½ tsp. salt for shrimp
- ¼ tsp. black pepper for shrimp
- Pinch of salt for zucchini
- Pinch of black pepper for zucchini
- 4 cloves of garlic sliced
- 2 tbsp. Canola oil for zucchini
- 1/2 cup butter for shrimp
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice for shrimp
Instructions
Cooking the Spaghetti:
- Follow the package instructions to cook the spaghetti al dente (7-9 minutes). Strain pasta and place in a large bowl1 lb. spaghetti
Preparing shrimp:
- While the spaghetti is cooking, in a large skillet on high heat melt ¼ cup of butter.1/2 cup butter for shrimp
- When the butter is melted add the shrimp, garlic, salt, black pepper and lemon juice and saute until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes), mixing occasionally.2 lbs. of shrimp cleaned, ½ tsp. salt for shrimp, ¼ tsp. black pepper for shrimp, 2 tbsp. lemon juice for shrimp, 4 cloves of garlic sliced
Preparing the Zucchini and Spaghetti:
- While the spaghetti is cooking, in a clean skillet bring 2 tablespoons of canola oil to high heat.2 tbsp. Canola oil for zucchini
- Add the sliced zucchini and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Lower to medium heat and sauté until zucchini is browed (about 5-7 minutes), mixing occasionally.2 medium zucchinis sliced, Pinch of salt for zucchini, Pinch of black pepper for zucchini
To Serve:
- Place the spaghetti in the center of a bowl and drape the shrimp to one side and place the zucchini on the other side of the spaghetti. Pour the remaining sauce from the shrimp over the spaghetti.
Invent Your Recipe
Nutrition
Invent Your Recipe:
In this garlic shrimp pasta recipe we are using shrimp as the main protein. If you are not a fan of shrimp try scallops, calamari, clams, or mussels. They will all taste great in this garlic lemon butter sauce. The same goes for chicken, pork, or beef.
You can also mix up which vegetables you use with this dish. Green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts are all great options.
If you are a fan of a creamy shrimp pasta recipe, add in some heavy cream with the shrimp and cook until the sauce is creamy.
For more ideas like this garlic shrimp pasta recipe check out our seafood dishes.
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