Description
Zesty lemon shrimp pasta brings Mediterranean coastal charm to dinner tables with its quick, elegant blend of succulent shrimp and tangy citrus notes. Home chefs can savor this restaurant-quality dish that delivers fresh flavors and sophisticated simplicity in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 14 tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined
Cooking Fats and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup white wine or vegetable stock
- ¼ cup heavy cream or cream from a can of coconut milk
- Splash of starchy pasta water
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- Chilli flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Lemon juice to taste
Pasta and Garnish:
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) dry linguine, cooked
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, gently combine butter and olive oil until the mixture becomes glossy and heated through.
- Introduce shrimp to the pan, searing for approximately 60-90 seconds on each side until they transform into a vibrant pink color and achieve a delicate, translucent texture. Carefully transfer the cooked shrimp to a separate plate.
- Utilize the same skillet, introducing minced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring to release their aromatic essence and distribute flavors evenly.
- Pour white wine into the pan, allowing it to simmer and reduce, concentrating its complex flavors and creating a rich, slightly thickened liquid base.
- Incorporate heavy cream, a delicate sprinkle of salt, freshly ground black pepper, fragrant lemon zest, and tangy lemon juice, whisking to create a smooth, harmonious sauce.
- Return the perfectly cooked shrimp to the skillet, combining them with al dente pasta and a small amount of reserved pasta water, gently tossing to ensure each ingredient is luxuriously coated with the creamy sauce.
- Finish the dish by scattering freshly chopped parsley across the top, creating a vibrant garnish that adds a fresh, herbaceous note to the meal.
Notes
- Quick and zesty seafood dish perfect for impressing dinner guests with minimal cooking skills.
- Cooking shrimp for just 1-2 minutes ensures they remain tender and don’t become rubbery.
- White wine reduction adds depth of flavor and helps create a luxurious sauce base.
- Reserve some pasta water to help sauce cling perfectly to noodles and adjust consistency.
- Fresh lemon zest and juice brighten the entire dish, cutting through the richness of cream.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture, as cream-based sauces can separate if left standing too long.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg