How to Make Lemon Pasta with Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and refreshing pasta dish that is perfect for the warmer months? Look no further than this Lemon Pasta with Shrimp recipe. Packed with bright and tangy flavors, this dish is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire. Whether you are hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a satisfying weeknight meal, this dish is sure to hit the spot.

The star of this dish is the bright and zesty lemon flavor, which pairs perfectly with the tender and succulen...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup cream
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute until soft, about 1 minutes. Add chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil.
  • Add shrimp and cook only until it turns pink; do not fully cook at this point. Remove shrimp from the sauce and set aside; cover to keep warm.
  • Reduce the skillet temperature to medium. Add Parmesan cheese, cream, and lemon zest to the sauce; bring to a simmer. Cook to thicken the sauce, about 2 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Add shrimp to the sauce just before it has fully thickened and cook until bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 1 to 2 minutes; don't overcook.
  • Combine shrimp sauce, pasta, and cilantro; toss and serve.
  • Nutrition

    422 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 203mg
    • Sodium: 507mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 186mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 336mg