Creamy Lemon-Shrimp Pasta
Lemony, creamy, cheesy Shrimp and Pasta dinner that's ready in 30 minutes, from start to finish!
Servings : 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8- ounces dry penne pasta
- 1 bag (12-ounces) peeled and deveined medium shrimp
FOR THE SAUCE
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2- cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2- cup skim milk
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley , divided
- parmesan cheese , for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the directions on the box, adding the shrimp to the boiling water for the last 3 minutes.
In the meantime, prepare the sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant, stirring frequently.
- Whisk in flour; whisk until flour isn't dry.
- Slowly whisk in the broth.
- Cook and whisk until mixture is smooth; continue to cook until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat.
- Whisk in parmesan cheese; whisk until melted.
- Whisk in the milk; whisk until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Sauce will continue to thicken as it stands. If sauce is too thick, add a little more milk.
- Drain pasta and return to pot.
- Pour sauce over the cooked pasta and shrimp; mix until combined.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon parsley.
- Transfer to plates; garnish with remaining parsley and a sprinkle of shredded parmesan cheese.
- Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 373 kcal | Carbohydrates: 49 g | Protein: 11 g | Fat: 13 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Cholesterol: 11 mg | Sodium: 444 mg | Potassium: 200 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 455 IU | Vitamin C: 4.5 mg | Calcium: 193 mg | Iron: 1.3 mg | Net Carbs: 47 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.