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Creamy One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

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A quick and easy one-pan meal featuring tender shrimp and linguine in a creamy lemon garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients (5 minutes): Peel and devein the shrimp if needed. Mince garlic, zest and juice the lemon, and chop parsley. Measure out the broth, cream, and other ingredients so everything’s ready to go.
  2. Cook Shrimp (3-4 minutes): Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and sauté until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Sauté Garlic (1 minute): In the same skillet, add remaining butter. Toss in minced garlic and red pepper flakes if using. Stir constantly to prevent burning; garlic should become fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add Liquids and Pasta (10 minutes): Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer, then add uncooked linguine. Press pasta down gently so it’s submerged. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid mostly absorbed (about 8-10 minutes). Watch closely to avoid sticking or drying out.
  5. Finish with Shrimp and Cheese (2 minutes): Return shrimp to the pan, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top, and stir gently until cheese melts and sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the pasta and serve immediately while hot and creamy.

Notes

If the sauce gets too thick before the pasta is done, add a splash of broth or water to loosen it. Keep stirring occasionally to prevent noodles from sticking. Cooking shrimp first and setting aside prevents overcooking. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast or dairy-free cheese. Use gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles for gluten-free or low-carb versions. Adding a splash of white wine before cream adds richness. Avoid high heat to prevent cream from curdling.

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