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Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

creamy lemon garlic shrimp pasta recipe made easy at home. A luscious, restaurant-quality pasta dish with juicy shrimp, bright lemon, and a velvety cream sauc
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz linguine or other long pasta
  • 1 tbsp salt for pasta water
Shrimp
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup pasta water reserved
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque and they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Transfer to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and garlic. Sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Simmer 2 minutes, then whisk in Parmesan until melted and smooth. Stir in reserved pasta water gradually until sauce coats a spoon.
  4. Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat. Return shrimp and any juices to the pan, gently folding to combine. Cook 1 minute more to reheat. Serve immediately with parsley and lemon wedges.