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Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta with Garlic Sauce

A fork twirls linguine from a bowl of Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta with Garlic Sauce, topped with shrimp and lemon zest.
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Prepare a rich and bright pasta dish featuring tender shrimp coated in a homemade creamy lemon and garlic sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound linguine or fettuccine pasta
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, season the shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant; do not let it brown.
  5. Pour in the white wine or broth and let it simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Let the sauce gently simmer for 3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Whisk in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
  8. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the sauce.
  9. Stir in the fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  10. Serve immediately topped with extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a richer sauce, use cream cheese instead of half the Parmesan cheese.
  • If you skip the wine, increase the broth by 1/4 cup.
  • You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic for a little heat.

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