Description
Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of the sea to your table in under 30 minutes. With succulent shrimp, a luscious cream sauce, and a bright lemon zing, this pasta transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest; simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta and shrimp to the sauce, tossing until well coated.
- Finish: Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 240mg