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Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta

Creamy lemon sauce with shrimp over pasta makes for a simple meal that tastes fancy. Perfect dinner for 2 or multiply for more servings.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Seafood
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cooked pasta I used linguini
  • 8 oz medium shrimp raw or pre-cooked
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 2 teaspoons garlic paste or minced garlic
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or 1 cup milk and 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 leaves fresh basil diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry or fresh dill
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • Romano or Parmesan Cheese optional

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package and drain.
  • In a saute pan over medium heat add onion, garlic, and butter and cook for 1 minute.
  • Then pour in the cream, whisk in lemon juice and then add in basil, dill, salt, and pepper.
  • If you're using raw shrimp, fully thaw, then blot them with a paper towel. Place the shrimp in the sauce and heat over medium-low temperature until the shrimp is cooked for about 4 minutes, turning them to cook evenly.
  • If you're using pre-cooked shrimp, be sure they are fully thawed and blotted with a paper towel, add them to the sauce, and heat them on low just until they are hot (do not simmer the shrimp in the sauce or they'll become tough).
  • Place pasta divided between plates then top with shrimp and sauce.
  • Add Romano or parmesan cheese if desired and serve.