Ingredients
- Large shrimp (fresh or thawed)
- Spaghetti or linguine
- Fresh minced garlic
- Fresh lemon juice
- Unsalted butter
- Heavy cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and reserve some pasta water.
- Sauté the Shrimp: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Season shrimp with salt and pepper; cook until pink and opaque.
- Create the Sauce: Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice, letting it simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted. Mix in reserved pasta water if needed, then toss cooked pasta with the sauce.
- Finish: Garnish with parsley before serving hot with extra lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg