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Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta 20 Min

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 8 oz 225 g linguine or fettuccine
  • 1 lb 450 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp 28 g unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp 15 ml olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup 240 ml heavy cream
  • ½ cup 50 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup reserved pasta water

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta until al dente and reserve ¼ cup pasta water.
  2. Season and sear the shrimp for 1½–2 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
  3. Cook the garlic, add the cream, Parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice to make the sauce.
  4. Toss the pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  5. Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Garnish with parsley, extra Parmesan, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Don't overcook the shrimp.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
  • Reserved pasta water helps create a glossy, restaurant-style sauce.