Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Chicken Pasta (Printable Version)

Tender chicken and shrimp in a zesty lemon-garlic butter sauce over linguine. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 8 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 8 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Pasta

03 - 12 oz linguine or spaghetti

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 small shallot, finely chopped
06 - Zest of 1 lemon
07 - Juice of 1 lemon
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Sauce & Fats

09 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1/4 cup dry white wine, optional
12 - 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth

→ Seasonings

13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
14 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
15 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

→ Garnish

16 - Lemon wedges
17 - Extra chopped parsley

# How To Make:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
02 - Pat shrimp and chicken completely dry with paper towels. Season both proteins evenly with salt and black pepper.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
04 - Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet. Add shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout. Transfer to the plate with chicken.
05 - Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Sauté shallot and garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
06 - Deglaze the pan with white wine if using, letting it reduce for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes to meld flavors.
07 - Return cooked chicken and shrimp to the skillet along with cooked pasta. Toss everything together to coat evenly with sauce, adding reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired consistency.
08 - Stir in fresh parsley and crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
09 - Divide onto serving plates while hot. Garnish each portion with lemon wedges and additional fresh parsley.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • The lemon garlic butter sauce creates that velvety restaurant style coating that makes everything taste better
  • You get the best of both worlds with surf and turf without spending hours at the stove
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery fast so pull them the second they turn pink and opaque
  • The pasta water is crucial for emulsifying the sauce so dont forget to reserve some before draining
03 -
  • Prep all ingredients before starting since the cooking moves fast once you begin
  • Warm your serving bowls in the oven so the pasta stays hot longer
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