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Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta

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This creamy lemon shrimp pasta brings together fresh flavors and luxurious textures in a quick meal, ready in just 30 minutes for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 pound shrimp (3140 count size), peeled & thawed
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons lemon juice)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons flour
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped parsley, optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Boil a large pot of well-salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente.
  • In a skillet, combine butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and white wine, bubbling for about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in flour, then stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning, simmering until thickened.
  • Add Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted into the sauce.
  • Cook shrimp in the skillet until pink and thoroughly cooked, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain spaghetti, combine with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water for consistency.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Avoid overcooking the shrimp for best texture.
Adjust flour for desired sauce thickness.
Freshly grated Parmesan enhances flavor and texture.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 35
  • Saturated Fat: 20
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 54
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 23
  • Cholesterol: 150