Description
A quick, one-pot shrimp pasta dish that looks restaurant-quality but requires minimal effort. It features a creamy garlic lemon sauce, tender shrimp, and al dente spaghetti, perfect for impressing guests or a fast weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) Spaghetti or Linguine
- 1.5 pounds (680g) Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons (45g) Unsalted Butter
- 6–8 cloves Garlic, minced
- ½ cup (120ml) White Wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1 cup (240ml) Chicken Broth (low-sodium)
- ½ cup (120ml) Heavy Cream (optional)
- 1 large Lemon (zest and juice)
- ½ cup (50g) Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Mince garlic, zest lemon, chop parsley, and measure wine and broth. If using frozen shrimp, thaw in cold water and pat completely dry with paper towels.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the same pan. Stir constantly for about 60 seconds until fragrant and golden, being careful not to burn.
- Pour in white wine and simmer for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and uncooked pasta. Stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a lid slightly ajar, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes, until pasta is al dente and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove pot from heat. Stir in heavy cream (if using), lemon zest, and half of the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return cooked shrimp to the pot. Add lemon juice and chopped parsley. Toss gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve immediately topped with extra Parmesan and lemon wedges.
Notes
Pat shrimp dry to ensure they sear rather than steam. Do not overcook shrimp; remove early and add back at the end. Use starchy pasta water to thin sauce if needed. For a lighter version, skip the cream and use more pasta water. For gluten-free, swap spaghetti for GF pasta. For dairy-free, use olive oil and coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
Keywords: one-pot pasta, shrimp pasta, easy dinner party recipe, creamy garlic shrimp, quick weeknight dinner, lemon pasta, gluten-free option