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Lemon Basil Shrimp Pasta

Creamy Lemon Basil Shrimp Pasta

Lemon Basil Shrimp Pasta Dinner

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Basil Shrimp,, Lemon Basil Cream Sauce, Lemon Basil shrimp, Lemon Basil Shrimp Pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 522 kcal
Author Stephanie Jackson

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine May substitute with chicken broth.
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup 20 grams basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • *Optional: Red Pepper Flakes to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta as directed on the package. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large saute pan melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  3. Add in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
  4. Add in the shrimp. Stir and cook shrimp until pink.
  5. Turn heat down to medium-low.
  6. Add in the white wine, lemon juice, heavy cream, basil leaves, and Parmesan cheese.
  7. Stir until sauce is blended.
  8. Let the sauce simmer for 5 to 7 minutes; stirring occasionally. Allow to thicken and cheese to melt.

  9. Add pasta and toss to combine.
  10. Serve

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Lemon Basil Shrimp Pasta
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 522 Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 19.5g122%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 9.2g
Cholesterol 257mg86%
Sodium 1577.8mg69%
Potassium 113.9mg3%
Carbohydrates 16.3g5%
Fiber 0.8g3%
Sugar 1.8g2%
Protein 36.8g74%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.