Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Roasted Potatoes
A vibrant and flavorful pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp, garlic, and lemon, sautéed in butter and served over a bed of roasted potatoes and al dente pasta.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total Time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- Greek
Ingredients
- 4tbspunsalted butter
- 2lemon, zested and juiced
- 8ozpasta
- 4mediumpotatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4clovesgarlic, minced
- 1lbshrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1tspsalt
- 1/2tspblack pepper
- 1/4cupparsley, chopped
Step-by-Step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Toss the cubed potatoes with 2 tablespoons of melted butter, salt, and pepper. Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and golden brown.
25m400°F - 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions, about 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
10m - 3
In a large skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
2mmedium heat - 4
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp and stir to combine.
5mmedium heat - 5
Add the cooked pasta and roasted potatoes to the skillet with the shrimp. Toss everything together, allowing the flavors to meld for 2-3 minutes.
3mmedium heat - 6
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
2m - 7
Serve the Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Roasted Potatoes immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
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