Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil and minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the skillet. Stir well and let simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Add the cooked linguine pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve the creamy lemon garlic shrimp pasta hot and enjoy!
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