Description
Lemon Shrimp Pasta is a quick and luxurious dish that combines the fresh flavors of shrimp and zesty lemon in a creamy sauce. This delightful meal can be prepared in just 15 minutes, making it an excellent choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The rich, buttery sauce, enhanced with white wine and garlic, envelops tender shrimp and pasta, creating a restaurant-quality experience at home. With its beautiful presentation and vibrant flavors, Lemon Shrimp Pasta is sure to impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1/3 cup white wine (or vegetable stock)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Zest and juice of one lemon
- 14 tiger shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Cooked pasta of choice (e.g., linguine)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil until shimmering. Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink; remove from the pan.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and optional chili flakes; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine, letting it reduce slightly before adding heavy cream, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Return shrimp to the pan along with cooked pasta and a splash of starchy pasta water; toss to combine.
- Serve garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg