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Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

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Serves:

6 Servings

Level:

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About the Recipe

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Ingredients

  • ¾ (16 ounce) package spaghetti

  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots

  • 1 tablespoon crushed garlic

  • ¼ cup chicken broth

  • 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 5 large basil leaves, chopped

  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Preparation

Step 1


Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 to 12 minutes.


Step 2


While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; add to the pan and cook 30 seconds per side. Remove to a plate.


Step 3


Add shallots to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, lemon zest, and 1/2 of the lemon juice; heat for 2 minutes. Reserve remaining lemon juice for another use.


Step 4


Add cream and bring to a simmer. Return shrimp to the skillet and cook until heated through and pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add basil.


Step 5


Drain spaghetti, reserving 1/4 to 1/2 cup pasta water.


Step 6


Add spaghetti to the skillet. Add pasta water as needed and pepper flakes; toss to coat. Season with pepper if desired.






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