Lemon Pasta with Shrimp

Shrimp in linguini pasta with a yummy white cream sauce that has a wonderfully perfect hint of lemon. It adds just the perfect dimension to the flavors of the dish! Serves our family of 5 and has lots of leftovers.

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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Combine shrimp sauce, pasta, and cilantro; toss and serve.

Tips

Cook's Note:

If you are using precooked shrimp, you'll only need to get it warm or hot. Don't overcook.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

422 Calories
14g Fat
45g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 422
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 203mg 68%
Sodium 507mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 31g 61%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 186mg 14%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 336mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.