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    Posted In: Delish, Main Entrees
    January 20, 2017 — Updated May 7, 2019 — by Julie — Leave a Comment

    Home » Delish » Main Entrees » Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta

    Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta

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    Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta | Cooked by Julie

     

    I love shrimp scampi but lets face it, it can be bland if not made properly. I’m not really a fan of spaghetti sauces made with chicken stock so that can be a problem when making scampi. It just means I have to use a lot of lemon juice, butter, and white wine. Perfectly fine with me. However, if you don’t enjoy white wine or prefer to cook without alcohol you will love this recipe. It’s very creamy and lemony. Doesn’t require white wine nor chicken stock.

    This creamy lemon garlic pasta with shrimp is the perfect at-home date night meal.

    I can’t get over how delicious and creamy this was

    Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta

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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: Italian American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 549kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    This zesty lemon shrimp pasta is perfect for an at-home date night recipe. Perfectly seasoned shrimp with a creamy cheese sauce and tangy lemon over a bed of delicious pasta.

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb shrimp
    • 1/2 lb spaghetti
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • 1 tsp granulated garlic
    • 1 tsp granulated onion
    • 1 tsp oregano
    • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
    • 1/4 tsp cumin
    • pinch of chili powder
    • 2 tsp brown sugar
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 lemon juiced
    • 1/4 tsp lemon zest
    • 1 tsp capers
    • 3/4 cup heavy cream
    • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • pinch of red chili flakes

    Instructions

    • Season shrimp with granulated garlic, granulated onion, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
    • Heat a large skillet with some olive oil over medium high heat
    • Once it warms up add the seasoned shrimp and cook on each side for about 40 seconds.
    • Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
    • Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 20 seconds.
    • Once the garlic and butter turn fragrant add the lemon zest, lemon juice, red chili flakes, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. Cook for about 5 minutes or until sauce thickens.
    • Stir in the cooked shrimp, capers, and cooked spaghetti
    • Top with parsley, extra parmesan cheese, and lemon wedges

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 358mg | Sodium: 1043mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 19.7mg | Calcium: 293mg | Iron: 3.5mg
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