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Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

This creamy lemon garlic shrimp pasta is a comforting yet elegant dish made with juicy shrimp, a rich garlic cream sauce, and fresh lemon zest for brightness. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a cozy date night at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 shallots finely diced
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream or half and half
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Lemon zest optional garnish
  • Fresh parsley optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
  4. Sauté shallots for 3 minutes, then add garlic for 1 minute.
  5. Add shrimp and lemon juice. Cook 4–5 minutes until pink and curled.
  6. Remove shrimp and keep warm.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/creamy-lemon-garlic-shrimp-pasta/

Notes

  • Use fresh shrimp for the best texture and flavor.
  • If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of pasta water.
  • Tagliatelle or spaghetti can be used instead of fettuccine.