Description
Luscious lemon garlic shrimp pasta combines Mediterranean flavors for a quick weeknight dinner. Silky noodles and succulent shrimp create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 300 grams pasta of choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package instructions, ensuring al dente texture. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Heat skillet over medium temperature, melt butter until golden and bubbling.
- Add seasoned shrimp to hot skillet, cooking swiftly until translucent and coral-pink, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer cooked shrimp to separate plate.
- In same skillet, introduce minced garlic, sautéing until aromatic and lightly golden, releasing intense fragrance.
- Pour heavy cream into skillet, integrating freshly squeezed lemon juice and delicate lemon zest. Allow sauce to gently simmer, reducing and thickening for 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until completely melted and sauce transforms into smooth, luxurious consistency.
- Reintroduce seared shrimp into creamy sauce, coating thoroughly.
- Fold prepared pasta into skillet, tossing meticulously to ensure even sauce distribution and complete coating.
- Finish dish with vibrant chopped parsley and additional lemon zest for bright, fresh garnish. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Swap out pasta for zucchini noodles or gluten-free options to make this dish more diet-friendly for those avoiding wheat or carbs.
- Use Greek yogurt or coconut cream instead of heavy cream for a lighter, lower-fat version that still maintains a creamy texture.
- Choose wild-caught shrimp for better flavor and more sustainable seafood sourcing, ensuring a more environmentally conscious meal.
- Toast garlic briefly to enhance its nutty flavor and reduce any potential bitterness, creating a more complex and aromatic sauce base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 511 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 440 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg