Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions for al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain pasta. Set aside.
- While pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and the olive oil. When butter foams, add shrimp in a single layer. Cook without moving for 1 minute, then flip and cook 1 minute more until just pink and opaque. Transfer shrimp to a plate (they will finish cooking in the sauce).
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is fragrant and just golden, about 30 seconds. Do not brown the garlic — it turns bitter.
- Pour in white wine and chicken broth. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Cook, scraping up any browned bits from the pan, until liquid reduces by about half, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and the cooked pasta. Toss to coat. If the sauce seems too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until it glistens.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, along with any accumulated juices. Toss for 30 seconds just to warm through. Remove from heat.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately. Pass extra lemon wedges at the table.
Notes
Storage: Best eaten fresh. Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of broth to revive the sauce. Not suitable for freezing (shrimp turns rubbery).
Serving tip: Serve with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the garlic-lemon butter. For a lighter meal, swap pasta for zucchini noodles — add them raw in step 6 and toss just until warmed.
Allergen note: Contains shellfish and dairy. Gluten-free if using GF pasta. For dairy-free, use all olive oil and a splash of unsweetened oat milk or extra broth.
Serving tip: Serve with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the garlic-lemon butter. For a lighter meal, swap pasta for zucchini noodles — add them raw in step 6 and toss just until warmed.
Allergen note: Contains shellfish and dairy. Gluten-free if using GF pasta. For dairy-free, use all olive oil and a splash of unsweetened oat milk or extra broth.
