Best 8 Lemon Shrimp With Pasta And Basil Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Lemon Shrimp with Pasta and Basil recipe, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the zesty brightness of lemon, the succulence of shrimp, and the aromatic allure of basil. This delightful dish transports you to the sun-kissed shores of Italy, where the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine dance on your palate.

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with our meticulously curated collection of recipes. Discover the art of creating a flavorful marinade that infuses the shrimp with a burst of citrusy goodness. Witness the alchemy of flavors as the shrimp are sautéed to perfection, releasing their delectable juices into a luscious lemon-butter sauce.

Our culinary adventure continues with the preparation of a delectable pasta dish. Learn the secrets of cooking pasta al dente, ensuring a tender yet firm texture that perfectly complements the succulent shrimp. As you toss the pasta in the aromatic lemon-butter sauce, the flavors meld together, creating a harmonious symphony that will tantalize your taste buds.

But the journey doesn't end there. We'll guide you through the art of creating a vibrant basil pesto, a verdant sauce bursting with the freshness of basil, garlic, and pine nuts. Drizzle this herbaceous elixir over the pasta and shrimp, adding an extra layer of complexity and depth of flavor to the dish.

Join us on this culinary expedition, where you'll master the art of preparing a dish that is both visually stunning and bursting with flavor. Let your taste buds embark on a journey through the sun-drenched landscapes of Italy with every bite of this Lemon Shrimp with Pasta and Basil.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON SHRIMP PASTA



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This is a very lightly sauced pasta with lemon and shrimp. It's refreshing as well as filling.

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package fresh linguine pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Coat shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook and stir shrimp in the hot oil until opaque, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Cook linguine in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Combine lemon zest and juice in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Sprinkle in parsley and stir in butter until melted. Add 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water and stir. Drain pasta. Add shrimp to the lemon sauce. Mix pasta, shrimp, sauce, and Parmesan cheese together in a large serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65.5 g, Cholesterol 287.2 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 39.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1157.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

CREAMY LEMON BASIL SHRIMP PASTA



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Lemon Basil Shrimp Pasta Dinner

Provided by Stephanie Jackson

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 oz. penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound large raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
3 cloves of garlic (minced)
1/2 cup white wine ( May substitute with chicken broth.)
1/2 lemon (juiced)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup 20 grams basil leaves, roughly chopped
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
salt & pepper (to taste)
*Optional: Red Pepper Flakes (to taste)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on the package. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large saute pan melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add in the shrimp. Stir and cook shrimp until pink.
  • Turn heat down to medium-low.
  • Add in the white wine, lemon juice, heavy cream, basil leaves, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Stir until sauce is blended.
  • Let the sauce simmer for 5 to 7 minutes; stirring occasionally. Allow to thicken and cheese to melt.
  • Add pasta and toss to combine.
  • Serve

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Protein 36.8 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Cholesterol 257 mg, Sodium 1577.8 mg, Fiber 0.8 g, Sugar 1.8 g, Calories 522 kcal, UnsaturatedFat 10.2 g

LEMON SHRIMP WITH PASTA AND BASIL



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This takes no time at all to prepare.It looks like you've cooked all day! So easy, so basic, so fragrant This works well with chicken also. I sometimes prepare this with both the chicken and the shrimp, but I make a little more sauce, and I will add a little chicken broth to the sauce.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb linguine or 1/2 lb other pastas
3/4 lb cooked shrimp, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons basil leaves
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water for 10 minutes or until al dente.
  • Add shrimp and drain immediately.
  • Return pasta mixture to the pan.
  • Combine next 5 ingredients in a bowl.
  • Toss with cooked pasta and shrimp.
  • Sprinkle cheese over pasta and serve immediately.

LEMON PASTA WITH ROASTED SHRIMP



Lemon Pasta with Roasted Shrimp image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds (17 to 21 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound angel hair pasta
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Zest and juice of 2 lemons

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the shrimp on a sheet pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.Toss well, spread them in one layer and roast for 6 to 8 minutes, just until they're pink and cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, drizzle some olive oil in a large pot of boiling salted water, add the angel hair and cook until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the cooking liquid. Quickly toss the angel hair with the melted butter, 1/4 cup olive oil, the lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and about 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking liquid. Add the shrimp and serve hot.

CREAMY LEMON-BASIL SHRIMP PASTA



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Quick and easy, creamy lemon-shrimp spaghetti with a great basil taste.

Provided by sweaver

Categories     Pasta by Shape

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ (16 ounce) package spaghetti
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
¼ cup chicken broth
1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
½ cup heavy cream
5 large basil leaves, chopped
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; add to the pan and cook 30 seconds per side. Remove to a plate.
  • Add shallots to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, lemon zest, and 1/2 of the lemon juice; heat for 2 minutes. Reserve remaining lemon juice for another use.
  • Add cream and bring to a simmer. Return shrimp to the skillet and cook until heated through and pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add basil.
  • Drain spaghetti, reserving 1/4 to 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • Add spaghetti to the skillet. Add pasta water as needed and pepper flakes; toss to coat. Season with pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 142.5 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 192.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

LEMON SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP



Lemon Spaghetti with Shrimp image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound spaghetti
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping (optional)
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (about 1 large lemon)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons capers, fried

Steps:

  • Make the shrimp: In a medium saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with the salt and pepper; add to the preheated pan in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
  • Make the pasta: Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, parmesan and lemon zest and juice in a large bowl to blend.
  • Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, shrimp and the reserved cooking liquid, adding it 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten. Season with the salt and pepper; stir in the basil. Garnish with the fried capers and more parmesan, if desired.

LEMON BASIL SHRIMP



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This is good done on the barbeque and can also be cooked using the grill. If you like basil you will like these prawns Serve with some nice crusty bread. Makes enough marinade for more then 12 prawns. Marinating time not included.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     European

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 -18 large tiger shrimp, peeled and de-veined (I leave the tail on)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 ounces melted butter
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves
1 lemon, juice of, depending how lemony you like it, a medium or large lemon
salt
white pepper

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients, except the prawns, in a shallow dish and mix well, taste or you want to add more mustard.
  • Add the prawns and toss to coat, cover, refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Remove the prawns from the marinade and thread on skewers.
  • Cook over medium coals for 2-3 minutes on each side, basting with any remaining marinade from time to time.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.1, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 62.4, Sodium 155.5, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 4.8

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH BASIL AND LEMON



Grilled Shrimp with Basil and Lemon image

Easy and elegant, this four-ingredient shrimp recipe comes together in a flash. Marinate the shrimp for 15 minutes, grill, and add to a bright summer salad for a delicious lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
10 basil leaves, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place shrimp, basil, lemon juice, and olive oil in a large bowl; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper; let marinate 15 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill pan over high heat. Add shrimp and cook, turning once, until opaque, about 2 minutes per side.

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or water.
  • Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they will become tough.
  • Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to coat before serving.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and lemon zest for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This lemon shrimp with pasta and basil is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The shrimp is cooked in a light and flavorful sauce made with lemon, white wine, and garlic. The pasta is tossed with the sauce and served with fresh basil and lemon zest. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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