Name: Creamy Lemon-Basil Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Spaghetti - ¾ (16 ounce) package; Uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined - 1 pound; Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 1 pound; Finely chopped shallots - 2 tablespoons; Crushed garlic - 1 tablespoon; Chicken broth - ¼ cup; Lemon, zested and juiced - 1 medium; Heavy cream - ½ cup; Basil leaves, chopped - 5 large; Red pepper flakes - 1 pinch

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Creamy Lemon-Basil Shrimp Pasta

1. Spaghetti - ¾ (16 ounce) package

2. Uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined - 1 pound

3. Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 1 pound

4. Finely chopped shallots - 2 tablespoons

5. Crushed garlic - 1 tablespoon

6. Chicken broth - ¼ cup

7. Lemon, zested and juiced - 1 medium

8. Heavy cream - ½ cup

9. Basil leaves, chopped - 5 large

10. Red pepper flakes - 1 pinch

How to cook deliciously - Creamy Lemon-Basil Shrimp Pasta

1. Stage

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.

2. Stage

While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; add to the pan and cook 30 seconds per side. Remove to a plate.

3. Stage

Add shallots to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, lemon zest, and 1/2 of the lemon juice; heat for 2 minutes. Reserve remaining lemon juice for another use.

4. Stage

Add cream and bring to a simmer. Return shrimp to the skillet and cook until heated through and pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add basil.

5. Stage

Drain spaghetti, reserving 1/4 to 1/2 cup pasta water.

6. Stage

Add spaghetti to the skillet. Add pasta water as needed and pepper flakes; toss to coat. Season with pepper if desired.