Creamy Lemon Pepper Shrimp Spaghetti

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp to a plate.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter to the skillet. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Sprinkle flour into the skillet and whisk for 30 seconds to combine. Pour in lemon juice, lemon zest, and Italian seasoning. Stir well.

6. 6

   Add heavy cream and reserved pasta water. Bring to a gentle simmer, whisking constantly until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season sauce with remaining salt and black pepper.

8. 8

   Return cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add drained spaghetti and toss everything together until well coated. If needed, add more pasta water to loosen the sauce.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately, garnished with extra lemon wedges and black pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts

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