06/02/2026
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Alfredo 🍋🦐🍝✨
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Creamy, comforting alfredo with a fresh lemon twist. Juicy garlic butter shrimp over silky lemon Parmesan pappardelle. The pasta dinner that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together in 30 minutes 🤤
🛒 Ingredients
Shrimp:
* 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
* 2 tbsp butter
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* Salt & black pepper
* ½ tsp paprika
* Zest of ½ lemon
* 1 tsp honey (optional, for gloss)
Pasta & Sauce:
* 200g pappardelle (or pasta of choice)
* 2 tbsp butter
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 250ml heavy cream
* 3 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan
* 50–100ml reserved pasta water
* Zest of ½ lemon
* 1–2 tsp lemon juice
* Salt & black pepper
* Chili flakes (optional)
👩🍳 Directions
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, reserving pasta water before draining
2. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, lemon zest, and honey
3. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large pan over medium heat and cook shrimp for 60–90 seconds per side until pink and lightly golden
4. Add minced garlic and toss for 20–30 seconds, then remove and set aside
5. In the same pan melt 2 tbsp butter and add garlic, cooking for 30 seconds without browning
6. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes
7. Stir in Parmesan, salt, and pepper, then add pasta water, lemon zest, and lemon juice
8. Taste and adjust seasoning
9. Toss pasta in the sauce until creamy and glossy
10. Plate the pasta and top with the shrimp
11. Finish with extra lemon zest, fresh parsley, and black pepper
Serves 2
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