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Quick One-Pot Loaded Shrimp Pasta with Creamy Lemon Sauce

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A fast and flavorful one-pot shrimp pasta recipe with a creamy lemon sauce, perfect for easy weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (wild-caught if possible)
  • 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti (gluten-free pasta works well too)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach (can swap with kale or arugula)
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (480 ml), low sodium
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a large deep skillet or wide saucepan. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Add the dry pasta to the skillet, then pour in 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth and 1 cup heavy cream. Stir gently to combine, ensuring the pasta is mostly submerged.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender but still slightly firm.
  5. Nestle the shrimp into the pasta and sprinkle fresh spinach on top. Cover again and cook for 4-5 minutes, until shrimp are pink and opaque and spinach is wilted.
  6. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and grated Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. The sauce should be creamy and silky.
  7. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh parsley.

Notes

If sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or cream to loosen. If too thin, cook uncovered for a minute or two to reduce. Stir occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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Keywords: shrimp pasta, one-pot pasta, creamy lemon sauce, quick dinner, easy shrimp recipe, weeknight meal

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