Easy One Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe

This one-pot lemon garlic shrimp pasta features bright and fresh lemon flavor, juicy shrimp, tender pasta, and is garnished with fresh herbs. It's a perfect dish for a dinner party, date night, or just an easy, tasty family dinner. I made it using gluten and grain-free pasta but you can use whatever you have on hand!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: servings

Ingredients

10 oz grain free dried spaghetti pasta or any other spaghetti of your choice
1/4 cup ghee
5 garlic cloves minced
Optional: 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or more
1½ lb shrimp peeled and deveined
1/2 tsp sea salt to taste
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Optional: Grated parmesan if you aren't dairy free or paleo

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
Heat ghee in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add garlic and red pepper flakes, stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add shrimp to the pan in a single layer, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then cook for 1-2 minutes per side until just cooked through.
Turn the heat to low, then add cooked pasta, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Toss to combine.
Remove from heat, then top with parsley and parmesan cheese (if using). Serve immediately.

Notes

Serving Tips

Serve your pasta with your favorite side of veggies or a side salad. My personal favorite are roasted veggies like broccoli or asparagus, but green beans, mixed veggies, or a simple salad with a simple olive oil and balsamic dressing also work well.

Storage Tips

While this dish is best served right away, you can store leftovers to enjoy later. Store in a refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Then, quickly reheat on the stove or in the microwave before serving.

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