Description
Lemon Shrimp Pasta is a delightful and elegant dish that you can whip up in just 15 minutes. This creamy pasta combines tender shrimp with a luscious white wine and butter sauce, infused with zesty lemon for a refreshing kick. Perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and special occasions, it’s a meal that tastes gourmet without the hassle. With its rich flavors and quick preparation, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1/3 cup white wine (or vegetable stock)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Zest and juice of one lemon
- 14 tiger shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 150 grams cooked pasta (linguine recommended)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add shrimp; cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink. Remove shrimp from the pan.
- In the same pan, add garlic and optional chili flakes; sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in white wine; let reduce for a few minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Return shrimp to the pan along with cooked pasta; mix well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg