lemon shrimp pasta

Buttery noodles with juicy plump shrimp, flavored with lemon and garlic!! A family-friendly dinner recipe that&#x27;s ready in 15 minutes and it&#x27;s so EASY!!

Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta

unsalted butter (1 stick)

garlic powder,

salt

pepper

lemon juice

lemon zest, optional

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and...

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside.To a large skillet, add the butter and heat over medium-high heat to melt.

Stir in the garlic powder.

Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper,...

Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes total, or until just pink and cooked through. Flip shrimp halfway through cooking. Cooking time will vary based on size of shrimp and pan used; don’t overcook or shrimp will become rubbery and tough.

Add the lemon juice, optional lemon zest, and...

Add the lemon juice, optional lemon zest, and stir briefly to combine.

Turn the heat to low, add the pasta...

Turn the heat to low, add the pasta to skillet with the shrimp, and toss to combine and coat.

Taste, check for seasoning balance, and make any...

Taste, check for seasoning balance, and make any desired tweaks (add more salt, pepper, garlic powder, lemon juice, etc.).

Serve immediately.

This Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a pasta dream come true! Featuring a decadent, creamy, lemony sauce along with perfectly cooked shrimp, this is the perfect weeknight dinner for a filling and delicious meal.

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

oz noodles of choice (penne and fettuccine work well with this sauce)

shrimp

tbsp butter

yellow onion

tbsp minced garlic

tsp crushed red pepper flakes

lemon + juice

chicken

oz light cream cheese

heavy cream or half & half

salt (to taste)

black pepper (to taste)

parsley (to serve)

Cook the noodles in salted water according to package instructions.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large frying pan or skillet over medium high heat. Once the butter is frothy, sauté the shrimp for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl and set aside.

Turn the heat down to medium and add the onions. Fry for 6-8 minutes until soft and starting to color. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and lemon zest, and cook until the garlic is cooked and aromatic.

Add a generous splash of white wine to the pan, if using, and allow it to bubble away for a few minutes to cook off the alcohol. Add the broth and stir in the cream cheese. Keep stirring until it has melted into the sauce. Stir in the heavy cream or half &amp; half, and season the sauce to taste with salt and cracked black pepper. Allow to simmer until it has thickened.

Drain the pasta, setting aside a little bit of cooking water. Stir the pasta into the sauce and continue to cook until the sauce has coated the pasta to the desired thickness. Add a little of the pasta cooking water if you want a thinner, glossier sauce.

Return the shrimp and their resting juices to the pan until just warmed through. Season the sauce with lemon juice to taste, and serve with chopped parsley, if desired.

This creamy lemon shrimp pasta is a delightful, zesty dinner that's fast enough for a busy weeknight but elegant enough for a romantic dinner.

Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta

spaghetti (or any long, thin pasta noodles)

olive oil

shrimp,

salt and black pepper,

garlic,

red pepper flakes, optional

lemon, zested

lemons, juiced

broth

heavy cream

Parmesan cheese

fresh parsley, chopped

lemon slices and Parmesan cheese,

In a large pot of well-salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then season on both sides with salt and pepper.

While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, and cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and sauté the garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant, about 1 minute. Then, stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and broth. Bring to a simmer and let reduce for 2 minutes.

Slowly stir in the heavy cream followed by the Parmesan cheese in small handfuls until the cheese is melted and the sauce has thickened. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water until it reaches the desired consistency.

Add the cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce.

Taste and season with more salt and pepper, as needed.

Serve with with chopped parsley, lemon slices, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

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