Lemon Pasta with Shrimp

Shrimp and linguine are coated in a lemony cream sauce that adds just the perfect dimension to the flavors of this easy dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 422 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 large lemon, zested and juiced
• 0.5 cup cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute until soft, about 1 minutes. Add chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil.

Step 3

Add shrimp and cook only until it turns pink; do not fully cook at this point. Remove shrimp from the sauce and set aside; cover to keep warm.

Step 4

Reduce the skillet temperature to medium. Add Parmesan cheese, cream, and lemon zest to the sauce; bring to a simmer. Cook to thicken the sauce, about 2 minutes. Season with salt.

Step 5

Combine shrimp sauce, pasta, and cilantro; toss and serve.

Step 6

Add shrimp to the sauce just before it has fully thickened and cook until bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 1 to 2 minutes; don't overcook.