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Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

A bowl of Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta topped generously with bright lemon zest and fresh parsley.
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Make a rich, bright shrimp pasta featuring a creamy sauce balanced with fresh lemon and strong garlic flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound linguine or fettuccine pasta
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
  2. Season the shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  5. If using, pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Let the sauce gently simmer for 3 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
  7. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
  8. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the creamy sauce.
  9. Stir in the fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  10. Serve immediately topped with extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a brighter flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
  • Use fresh lemon juice; bottled juice changes the fresh taste.
  • If you skip the wine, substitute it with an equal amount of chicken broth or reserved pasta water.

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