Description
This delicious Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta is quick to prepare and perfect for both casual dinners and special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest; stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti into the sauce, mixing well to coat the pasta.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Don’t overcook the shrimp. Use fresh garlic for better flavor. Adjust creaminess to your preference. Zest your lemon before juicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp pasta, creamy pasta, lemon pasta, seafood recipes, quick meals