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Creamy Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta (Quick)

Close-up of a bowl filled with Creamy Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta, topped with fresh parsley.
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A fast recipe for creamy shrimp pasta featuring lemon and butter sauce, ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti)
  • 1 pound shrimp (31–40 count size) peeled & thawed
  • Zest and juice of one lemon (about 2 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Chopped parsley to taste (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil a large, well-salted pot of water. Cook pasta al dente as directed.
  2. While pasta cooks, add butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, white wine, cream, and Italian seasoning to a skillet over medium-high heat. Let the sauce bubble for 5 minutes.
  3. Gradually add the flour to the sauce, stirring or whisking constantly until the sauce is smooth.
  4. Stir in the parmesan cheese.
  5. Simmer the sauce on medium heat for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens. Continue simmering a few more minutes if needed.
  6. Add shrimp and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce is thickened and the shrimp are cooked through.
  7. Drain the spaghetti, reserving one tablespoon of pasta water to add to the sauce. Toss the pasta with the sauce. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use spaghetti or another long pasta shape you prefer.
  • Reserve some pasta water to help adjust the sauce consistency if it becomes too thick.

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Keywords: Creamy Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta (Quick), Shrimp Pasta, Lemon Butter Sauce, Quick Meal, 30 Minutes, Creamy Dinner

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