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Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

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A quick and easy creamy lemon garlic shrimp pasta that combines tender shrimp with a bright, tangy, and luscious sauce, perfect for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, a pinch)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of fettuccine or linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the shrimp in a single layer, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium and add minced garlic. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream, add lemon zest and juice from 1 lemon, and stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, thickening slightly. If the sauce feels too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
  5. Stir in ½ cup freshly grated parmesan until melted and smooth.
  6. Return shrimp to the skillet, then add the drained pasta. Toss everything together gently, coating the pasta and shrimp evenly with the sauce. Add more pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.

Notes

Do not overcook the shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Adjust sauce thickness with reserved pasta water. Simmer sauce gently to prevent cream from separating. Thaw shrimp fully and pat dry before cooking. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta; for dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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