Shrimp Pasta

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
12 ounces pasta (linguine, spaghetti, or penne)
4 cloves garlic (fresh)
to taste salt and pepper
optional red pepper flakes
1 fresh lemon for juice and zest
to taste Parmesan cheese

Equipment

Large Pan
Pot for Boiling Pasta
Knife
Cutting Board
Measuring Cups
Strainer

Method

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil or butter in a large pan over medium heat.
Cook shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until pink and firm.
Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
Add cream and allow it to simmer gently.
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
Add lemon juice and zest.
Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, then add shrimp.
Mix well, adding reserved pasta water if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Don’t overcook the shrimp; they should be just pink and slightly firm. Save some pasta water to help sauce consistency. Avoid rinsing pasta after draining; the starch helps the sauce stick. Feel free to load up on vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added nutrients! Experiment with different sauces, including creamy or tomato-based, to find your favorite!