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Garlic Shrimp Lemon Pasta

Emily
Packed with garlic shrimp and lemon, this easy to make garlic shrimp lemon pasta is something you have to try.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Western
Servings 4 serves
Calories 603 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 320 grams (11.28 ounces) dried pasta, e.g. angel hair pasta, spaghetti, or fettucine
  • 200 grams (7.01 ounces) raw shrimp (prawns) peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ teaspoons 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup (188 ml/grams, 6.63 ounces) heavy whipping cream or milk
  • ½ cup (125 ml/grams, 4.41 ounces) stock of choice, such as chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup (60 grams, 2.12 ounces) parmesan cheese finely grated, plus extra to garnish
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or green onions chopped, to garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
  • If using large shrimp, cut into smaller pieces. Lightly salt your shrimp. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the raw shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked.
  • Reduce the heat to low to medium, pour in the heavy whipping cream and stock of your choice. Stir well and let it simmer for a couple of minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, then add the grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently until it's well coated with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a splash of reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency.
  • Serve the garlic shrimp lemon pasta hot, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley or green onions (if desired).

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serveCalories: 603kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 673mgPotassium: 228mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g
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