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Creamy One-Pot Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta Recipe Easy and Perfect with Fresh Basil

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A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish featuring shrimp in a creamy lemon butter sauce with fresh basil. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe delivers comforting, bright flavors with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz linguine or spaghetti pasta (uncooked)
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Mince the garlic, zest and juice the lemon, chop the basil, and peel and devein the shrimp if not already done. This should take about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat the pan: Place your large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once shimmering, add the shrimp seasoned lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Don’t overcook! Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  3. Sauté the garlic: In the same pan, reduce heat to medium-low, add the butter, and once melted, toss in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes if using. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add liquids and pasta: Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  5. Cook the pasta: Add the uncooked pasta to the pan, pressing it down gently to submerge. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Simmer uncovered, stirring often, for about 12-15 minutes or until pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  6. Return the shrimp: Once pasta is cooked and sauce creamy, add the shrimp back to the pan. Stir gently to combine and warm through for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Season and finish: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, stir in fresh basil leaves.
  8. Serve: Spoon onto plates and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Keep an eye on the liquid level as the pasta cooks; add a splash of broth or water if it looks too dry. Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture. Add lemon juice slowly and keep heat moderate to prevent sauce curdling. Fresh basil should be added at the end to maintain flavor and color.

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Keywords: lemon butter shrimp pasta, one-pot pasta, creamy shrimp pasta, quick dinner, easy shrimp recipe, fresh basil pasta

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