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Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta

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A delightful dish combining rich cream and bright lemon flavors, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz. dry linguine
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • 4 Tbsp butter, cut into 1-Tbsp pieces
  • 1 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (about 2.5 oz)
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot with about 4 quarts of water to a boil. Salt the water generously and cook the linguine until al dente, following the package directions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. Place the shrimp in the skillet in a single layer.
  3. Cook the shrimp without moving them until pink on the bottom, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add minced garlic, then turn the shrimp over and cook until they are opaque, about 1 to 2 minutes more.
  4. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a sheet of foil and loosely wrap it to keep warm while you prepare the sauce.
  5. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and let simmer until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
  6. Whisk in the butter until melted. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Using the same skillet, toss the drained linguine with the cream sauce and fresh lemon juice. Add reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired sauce consistency.
  8. Gently toss the cooked shrimp into the pasta and sauce. Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.

Notes

Serve warm with extra parmesan and parsley. Pairs well with a salad or garlic bread. Best consumed within 2-3 days if stored in an airtight container.

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