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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan
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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan

Creamy garlic shrimp pasta combines tender shrimp, Parmesan cream sauce, fresh lemon, and al dente pasta in a rich 30-minute dinner.

Time30 min
Servings4
Calories / serving860 kcal
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Difficultyeasy

Nutrition per serving

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz (340 g) linguine or fettuccine
  • 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry white wine or chicken stock
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (95 g) freshly grated Parmesan
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2–3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1/3–1/2 cup reserved pasta water

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook pasta in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.

  2. 2

    Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Sear shrimp in olive oil and 1 tbsp butter for 60–90 seconds per side. Remove.

  4. 4

    Add remaining butter, garlic, and chili flakes. Cook 30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Add wine or stock and simmer 2–3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add cream and gently simmer. Stir in Parmesan.

  7. 7

    Add lemon zest and juice.

  8. 8

    Toss pasta into sauce, loosening with pasta water.

  9. 9

    Return shrimp and warm for 30–60 seconds.

  10. 10

    Finish with parsley and Parmesan.

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