Simple Homemade Creamy Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• •1 pound linguine pasta
• •2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 cup heavy cream
• •1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• •1 lemon, juiced and zested
• •1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• •1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• •2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil linguine pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain pasta and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and fully cooked. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.

6. 6

   Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).

7. 7

   Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water gradually to adjust the consistency of the sauce.

8. 8

   Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to combine.

9. 9

   Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley (if desired).