Description
This Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta combines tender shrimp, fragrant garlic, and a velvety lemon butter sauce for a bright and comforting meal. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook linguine until al dente, reserving ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter to the skillet, then stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in lemon juice and scrape up browned bits, then stir in heavy cream and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
6. Return shrimp to the skillet and add cooked pasta. Toss with tongs until well coated in sauce.
7. Garnish with parsley and lemon zest. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: saute
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 200
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