Pasta Shrimp
Dive into the divine flavors of this creamy Pasta Shrimp dish, a restaurant-quality recipe that you can easily recreate at home in just 30 minutes! Tender shrimp, sautéed in a blend of olive oil, butter, and aromatic garlic, are paired with perfectly cooked pasta, all smothered in a luxurious Parmesan cream sauce enhanced with a splash of zesty lemon juice and fresh parsley. This comforting dish strikes the perfect balance between elegance and simplicity, making it an ideal choice for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for entertaining. Serve it with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan and a side of crusty bread for a complete and unforgettable dining experience. Keywords: pasta shrimp recipe, creamy shrimp pasta, easy weeknight dinner, Parmesan cream sauce, shrimp pasta with lemon.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
While the pasta cooks, pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. Season them with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining olive oil and butter. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Allow the cream to heat through, then gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts into the sauce.
Add the lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Gently fold the cooked shrimp back into the skillet with the pasta and sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to warm the shrimp.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.2 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.7 g | 414% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1272 mg | 424% | |
| Sodium | 3637 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.3 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 162.0 g | 324% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.4 mcg | 102% | |
| Calcium | 1131 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1495 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
