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Creamy Baked Shrimp Pasta with Lemon Garlic Sauce

A deliciously creamy pasta dish featuring golden shrimp and a zesty lemon garlic sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Shrimp
  • 8 oz linguine or fettuccine pasta
  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 whole lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Add for a kick!
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the linguine or fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
Combine and Bake
  1. In the same pan, add the heavy cream, lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
  2. Add the cooked pasta to the shrimp mixture, tossing until everything is well coated in the creamy sauce.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle a bit more Parmesan cheese on top and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
  4. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional lemon zest before serving.
  5. Enjoy your delicious, creamy masterpiece!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop it in the microwave or a skillet over low heat. For freezing, ensure it’s completely cooled before transferring to a freezer-safe container. It will stay fresh for up to 3 months.