Lemon Garlic Shrimp Chicken Pasta (Printable)

Tender chicken and shrimp in zesty lemon-garlic butter sauce over pasta

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1/2 lb 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 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

→ Sauce & Fats

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

→ Seasonings

13 - 1/2 tsp salt, plus extra for pasta water
14 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
15 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

16 - Lemon wedges
17 - Extra chopped parsley

# How To Make It:

01 - Cook pasta in large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain and set aside.
02 - Pat shrimp and chicken dry. Season both generously with salt and pepper.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken, cook 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove to plate.
04 - Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to same skillet. Cook shrimp 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Transfer to plate with chicken.
05 - Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tbsp butter. Sauté shallot and garlic 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
06 - Deglaze with white wine if using, reduce 1 minute. Add broth, lemon zest and juice. Simmer 2 minutes.
07 - Return chicken and shrimp to pan with pasta. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
08 - Stir in parsley and red pepper flakes. Adjust seasoning. Serve hot with lemon wedges and extra parsley.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way the lemon brightens everything while still feeling rich and comforting
  • You get that restaurant quality surf-and-turf experience without the restaurant price tag
02 -
  • Do not crowd the pan when cooking proteins or they will steam instead of sear, work in batches if needed
  • The pasta water is not optional, the starches help emulsify the sauce so it clings to every strand
03 -
  • Pat proteins as dry as you possibly can, moisture is the enemy of a good sear
  • Grate your lemon zest into a separate bowl before juicing so you do not accidentally include any bitter pith
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