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Close-up view of creamy lemon shrimp pasta with fettuccine, garnished with parsley.

Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta A Delicious Weeknight Delight!

A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp in a creamy lemon sauce, perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta

Protein

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lemon lemon, zested and juiced

Seasonings

  • to taste Salt and pepper

Garnish

  • for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
  • Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest; add Parmesan, season with salt and pepper.
  • Add cooked pasta, toss to coat, garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or lemon zest on top.
Keyword Shrimp