Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Creamy Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp, a dish that perfectly balances comfort and elegance. This quick and easy recipe combines delicate angel hair pasta with juicy shrimp, all enveloped in a luscious garlic-lemon cream sauce. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this meal is ready in just 30 minutes. Whether enjoyed on its own or accompanied by a fresh salad, it promises to impress and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the angel hair pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Toss the drained pasta into the skillet with the creamy sauce and shrimp. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 150mg