Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta: Easy Weeknight Delight
A delicious and creamy pasta dish that blends the rich flavors of shrimp, lemon, and garlic for a perfect weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook until slightly thickened.
- Toss in the cooked fettuccine and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute the shrimp with chicken if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
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