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Quick Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe with Angel Hair Pasta Made Easy

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A quick and comforting shrimp pasta dish featuring a creamy lemon garlic butter sauce with delicate angel hair pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant enough for dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of angel hair pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually 2-3 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat dry 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted and bubbling, add 4 cloves of minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until pink and opaque.
  5. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and juice from 1 large lemon. Stir gently to combine and bring to a simmer. Let the sauce thicken slightly, about 3-4 minutes. If sauce feels too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and optional 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
  7. Add the drained angel hair pasta to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat the pasta with the creamy lemon garlic butter shrimp sauce. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  8. Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook the angel hair pasta as it gets mushy quickly. Pat shrimp dry before cooking to get a good sear. Cook garlic gently to avoid bitterness. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Lower heat and stir gently if sauce separates.

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Keywords: shrimp pasta, lemon garlic shrimp, creamy shrimp pasta, angel hair pasta, quick dinner, easy shrimp recipe, weeknight meal

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