Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Lemon
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish made with shrimp, garlic, cream, and lemon.Ready in just 30 minutes.Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or special meals.
Ingredients
- 200 grams dried pasta or 300 grams fresh
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 200 grams raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic finely diced
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup cream
- 50 grams parmesan finely grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest for serving
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ packed cup Italian parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta in well-salted boiling water. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.
- Sear shrimp for 1 minute per side until just cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook briefly until fragrant.
- Pour in cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in parmesan gradually, allowing it to melt smoothly.
- Add ¼ cup pasta water and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in lemon juice quickly.
- Add cooked pasta and toss well in the sauce. Let it simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Add parsley and shrimp, tossing gently to combine.
- Serve Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta topped with lemon zest and extra parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute shrimp with chicken or mushrooms.
- Add spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra color and nutrition.
- Serve with garlic bread or a fresh salad.