Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Chicken Pasta (Printable)

Tender chicken and succulent shrimp in a zesty lemon-garlic butter sauce. Ready in under 45 minutes.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
02 - Pat shrimp and chicken dry with paper towels. Season both with salt and pepper.
03 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
04 - In the same skillet, add another 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Transfer to the plate with chicken.
05 - Lower heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Sauté shallot and garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
06 - Deglaze with white wine if using and let it reduce for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, lemon zest, and juice. Simmer for 2 minutes.
07 - Return chicken and shrimp to the pan, along with cooked pasta. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
08 - Stir in parsley and red pepper flakes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
09 - Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges and extra parsley.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • A perfect surf-and-turf combination of tender chicken and juicy shrimp.
  • Quick and easy to make in just 45 minutes for a restaurant-quality meal.
  • The bright lemon-garlic butter sauce offers a refreshing and aromatic flavor profile.
02 -
  • Pat the shrimp and chicken completely dry before seasoning to ensure they sear properly rather than steaming.
  • Remove the shrimp from the heat as soon as they turn pink and opaque to prevent them from becoming rubbery.
  • Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the best citrus flavor; bottled juice can often taste bitter.
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