Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
750 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta
Description
This recipe begins by cooking spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, butter melts in a skillet with garlic, lemon zest and juice, white wine, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning to form the base of the sauce. Flour is gradually added and whisked in to thicken the sauce smoothly. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese stirs in to enrich the creamy texture further.
The shrimp are added last and cooked through until opaque, absorbing the lemony cream sauce. The drained pasta is tossed into the sauce along with reserved pasta water as needed to loosen and ensure coating. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a final touch of brightness.
The sauce balances tart lemon with creamy richness and subtle herb notes, complementing the tender shrimp and pasta. This dish serves well immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta I use spaghetti
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled & thawed, I use 31-40 count size
- lemon zest and juice of one (about 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup white wine dry
- 1 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons flour
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- parsley to taste, chopped, optional
Instructions
- Boil a large, well-salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook al dente as directed.
- Meanwhile, add the butter, lemon zest and lemon juice, minced garlic, white wine, cream, and Italian seasoning to a skillet over medium-high heat. Let the sauce bubble for 5 minutes.
- Gradually add the flour to sauce, stirring/whisking constantly to ensure sauce is smooth.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese.
- Continue to simmer the sauce on medium heat for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently. The sauce should be noticeably thickened by now. If not, continue simmering it for a few more minutes.
- Add shrimp and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes until sauce is thickened as desired and shrimp are cooked.
- Drain the spaghetti (reserve a tablespoon of the pasta water and add it to the sauce), then toss the pasta with the sauce. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If the sauce doesn't thicken enough, simmer longer before adding shrimp or add up to 1 teaspoon more flour gradually.
- The sauce has a pronounced lemon flavor; reduce lemon juice to 1 tablespoon if you prefer it milder.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 750 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 750kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 412mg | 137% |
| Sodium | 1367mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1364IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 516mg | 52% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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