One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Need a fast, tasty dinner? This One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is ready in under 30 minutes! Succulent shrimp and al dente pasta are coated in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce—perfect for a light, satisfying meal on busy nights.

Why It’s Perfect

This one-pan dish blends juicy shrimp with a rich, tangy sauce and tender pasta. It’s quick, flavorful, and cleanup’s a breeze—ideal for weeknight wins.

Ingredients

• 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Juice & zest of 1 lemon (~3 tbsp juice)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• Optional: parsley

How to Make It

1. Cook pasta in a large skillet with salted boiling water per package (8-10 min). Drain, reserve 1/2 cup water.
2. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-high. Cook shrimp 2-3 min per side until pink. Remove.
3. Sauté garlic 1 min, add broth, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Simmer 2 min.
4. Toss in pasta and shrimp, adjust with reserved water if needed. Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.

Recipe Card: One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 25 min
Servings: 4
Calories: 380 kcal

Ingredients

• 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Juice & zest of 1 lemon (~3 tbsp juice)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• Optional: 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Boil pasta in skillet with salted water 8-10 min. Drain, reserve 1/2 cup water.
2. Melt butter in skillet, cook shrimp 2-3 min per side. Remove.
3. Sauté garlic 1 min, add broth, lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper. Simmer 2 min.
4. Add pasta and shrimp, thin with reserved water if needed. Serve hot, garnish with parsley.

Notes

• Store leftovers in fridge up to 2 days.
• Swap broth for white wine for extra flavor.