Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta Delight
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Are you ready for a taste explosion that will leave you wanting more? Look no further than this Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta recipe!
This dish is a game-changer for busy weeknights, coming together in just 30 minutes. It’s a symphony of flavors, with the brightness of lemon, the richness of heavy cream, and the savory goodness of garlic and shrimp.

First, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook your spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until it’s tender yet firm to the bite. This should take about 10 to 12 minutes.
While your pasta is cooking, heat some oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season your shrimp with salt and pepper, then add them to the pan and cook for 30 seconds per side. Remove the shrimp to a plate and set them aside.
Add some chopped shallots to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Then, add some crushed garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in some chicken broth, lemon zest, and half of the lemon juice. Heat this mixture for 2 minutes, then reserve the remaining lemon juice for another use.
Add some heavy cream to the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they’re heated through and pink, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add some chopped basil to the skillet and stir to combine. Then, drain your cooked spaghetti, reserving 1/4 to 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Add the spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat with the creamy sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water.

Season with pepper to taste, then serve hot and enjoy the ooohs and ahhhs from your family and friends!
This recipe is a real showstopper, and it’s sure to become a favorite in your household. So go ahead, give it a try, and get ready for a taste adventure!

Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup chopped shallots
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- 3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, add to the pan, and cook for 30 seconds per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- 4. Add chopped shallots to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.
- 5. Add crushed garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 6. Stir in chicken broth, lemon zest, and half of the lemon juice. Heat for 2 minutes, reserving remaining lemon juice for another use.
- 7. Add heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- 8. Return shrimp to the skillet and cook until heated through and pink, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- 9. Add chopped basil and stir to combine.
- 10. Drain cooked spaghetti, reserving 1/4 to 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- 11. Add spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water.
- 12. Season with pepper to taste, serve hot, and enjoy.
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