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Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Cultural Context

Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a delightful dish that showcases the Italian love for seafood and fresh flavors. Originating from coastal regions, this dish combines succulent shrimp with a creamy, tangy sauce that highlights the brightness of lemon. It’s a popular choice for weeknight dinners and romantic meals alike, often served with a side of garlic bread or a crisp salad. Today, variations abound, with some adding spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb shrimp
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 cups spinach
12 oz rigatoni pasta
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

1

Season the shrimp liberally with salt, cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika.

2

Heat grapeseed oil and butter in a pan.

3

Sear the shrimp in the pan for about two minutes, then flip.

4

Remove the shrimp from the pan.

5

Add garlic, lemon juice, heavy cream, and more seasoning to the pan.

6

Add butter, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese to the mixture.

7

Stir in lots of spinach.

8

Add the al dente rigatoni pasta to the pan.

9

Top with more parmesan cheese.

10

Add the shrimp on top and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

11

Serve the dish.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkshellfishwheat

Also Known As

Shrimp PastaLemon Garlic Pasta
Local Name: Pasta con gamberetti cremosi al limone e aglio

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