Description
Silky creamy lemon garlic shrimp pasta promises Mediterranean coastal flavors dancing across your plate. Zesty citrus and succulent shrimp blend seamlessly, delivering restaurant-quality comfort right where you savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Primary Starch:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until perfectly tender, ensuring an al dente texture. Carefully drain and reserve.
- Heat butter in a spacious skillet over medium temperature, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Gently sear shrimp for approximately 2-3 minutes until they transform into a vibrant pink color and develop slight caramelization. Transfer seafood to a separate plate.
- In the identical skillet, release aromatic garlic and allow it to sizzle briefly, releasing its rich essence.
- Pour heavy cream into the pan, incorporating lemon zest, tangy lemon juice, and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk continuously until the sauce reaches a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Reintroduce seared shrimp into the creamy mixture, seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Fold cooked pasta into the shrimp and sauce, ensuring each strand becomes completely enrobed in the decadent cream sauce.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley and additional lemon zest across the surface.
- Serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and sauce consistency.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, high-quality shrimp to ensure the best flavor and texture in your dish.
- Pat shrimp dry before cooking to achieve a perfect golden sear and prevent excess moisture.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a more intense and authentic taste compared to pre-packaged options.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg