Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 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 for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Add the cooked linguine pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce and shrimp. Cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy your creamy lemon shrimp pasta!
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