Description
Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta is a quick, indulgent dish that pairs succulent shrimp with zesty lemon and rich cream, making it perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 lb shrimp, deveined and peeled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add spaghetti or fettuccine and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté shrimp: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- Prepare the sauce: Pour in heavy cream and stir gently. Add lemon juice and zest, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Combine pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing it in the creamy sauce until well coated.
- Add cheese: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted smoothly into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Plate your creamy lemon shrimp pasta, garnishing with chopped parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg