Description
Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean right to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe combines succulent shrimp with a rich, creamy lemon sauce, perfectly coating al dente pasta for a meal that feels both elegant and comforting. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this pasta dish will impress your family and friends alike, making every bite a moment to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Sauté shrimp: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper; cook for about 3-5 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Create sauce: Lower heat; stir in heavy cream and lemon juice. Simmer gently for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Add drained pasta to the skillet with shrimp and sauce. Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese while mixing well. Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Garnish & serve: Fold in chopped parsley, plate the dish, and top with extra Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg