Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Cream Pasta
Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Cream Pasta features tender spaghetti coated in a bright, citrusy cream sauce with juicy shrimp, aromatic shallots, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. Fresh basil and lemon zest lift the richness for a balanced, silky bite. Serve this for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal when you want something fresh yet comforting.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm to the bite, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- 3
While the pasta cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Season shrimp with salt and pepper; add to the pan and cook for 30 seconds on each side.
- 5
Remove the shrimp to a plate.
- 6
Add shallots to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.
- 7
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 8
Stir in chicken broth, lemon zest, and 1/2 of the lemon juice; heat for 2 minutes.
- 9
Reserve the remaining lemon juice for another use.
- 10
Add cream and bring to a simmer.
- 11
Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook until heated through and pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 12
Add basil.
- 13
Drain the spaghetti, reserving 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- 14
Add the spaghetti to the skillet.
- 15
Add pasta water as needed and pepper flakes; toss to coat.
- 16
Season with pepper if desired.
- Calories 361.74 kcal Moderate
- Protein 25.01 g Good Source
- Carbs 45.91 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.57 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.99 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 202.11 mg High
- Sodium 150.3 mg Moderate
- Fiber 3.76 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.69 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 105.44 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.43 mg Moderate
- Potassium 168.73 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 19.91 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 12.54 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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