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Lemon and Garlic Shrimp Pasta
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Lemon and Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Lemon and Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a family favorite easy seafood dinner recipe for busy nights!
Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Author Jennifer

Ingredients

  • 1.5 to 2 pounds fresh jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, tail left ON
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon oregano

Instructions

  • Cook your pasta according to the package directions.
  • If you're using frozen shrimp, make sure that they're completely defrosted before you begin cooking.
  • If you are making this recipe from scratch, add your shrimp to the pan and cook for 1 minutes per side.
  • Then add the butter and herbs to the pan and cook over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, just long enough to finish cooking the shrimp and to let the herbs seep into them.
  • Make sure not to overcook the shrimp, as they will get rubbery if you cook them for too long.
  • You can add the pasta directly to the pan and stir it up to evenly coat the pasta with the herbs, OR plate your pasta and serve the shrimp right on top!