Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe
This Lemon Garlic Shrimp pasta is ready in less than 30 minutes! Tender shrimp tossed in a light, garlicky sauce served over pasta.
Serving6 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti pasta
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon, for zest and juice
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 pound medium uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 large basil leaves, chopped
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Red pepper flakes, for serving
Equipment
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, adding a generous amount of salt. Cook spaghetti al dente, as directed on the package. Then drain and set aside (reserve some of the pasta water if needed)
- In a separate large skillet, heat butter over medium heat, adding in the onion and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic, and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, cream, salt, and pepper. Cook until it starts to simmer, then add shrimp to the skillet and cook until heated through and pink (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in basil and parmesan, then toss the cooked spaghetti with the sauce. Add in 1-2 Tablespoons of reserved pasta water, if needed. Serve immediately topped with a sprinkle of pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Any type of pasta will do! We love it with angel hair, fettuccine, and penne.
Nutrition
Calories: 338 kcal · Carbohydrates: 33 g · Protein: 19 g · Fat: 15 g · Saturated Fat: 8 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g · Trans Fat: 0.2 g · Cholesterol: 135 mg · Sodium: 648 mg · Potassium: 240 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 2 g · Vitamin A: 635 IU · Vitamin C: 10 mg · Calcium: 144 mg · Iron: 1 mg