Description
Discover the delightful flavors of Old Bay Garlic Shrimp Pasta – a bold and comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This quick and easy recipe showcases the robust seasoning of Old Bay combined with aromatic garlic and refreshing lemon, delivering an unforgettable dining experience in just 30 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this shrimp pasta promises zesty tastes and satisfying textures that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1½ tbsp Old Bay seasoning, divided
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning, salt, and olive oil until well coated.
- Sear shrimp in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 1–2 minutes on each side until cooked through; set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add butter and garlic; cook until fragrant (1–2 minutes).
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, remaining Old Bay seasoning, and reserved pasta water; mix well.
- Add cooked pasta and seared shrimp to the skillet; toss until evenly coated and warmed through.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 185mg