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Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

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A quick and easy creamy lemon garlic butter shrimp pasta recipe that combines tender shrimp with a luscious, bright sauce perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti or linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining. Set pasta aside.
  2. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and pepper. Cook about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque with a slight golden edge. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Pour white wine into the skillet and stir to scrape browned bits. Let reduce for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and heavy cream.
  5. Stir in lemon zest and juice, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Add drained pasta to skillet and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick.
  7. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Fold cooked shrimp back into pasta and warm through for a minute.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. White wine is optional and can be substituted with chicken or vegetable broth. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil, heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream, and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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