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Creamy Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe with Cherry Tomatoes

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A quick and easy creamy lemon butter garlic shrimp pasta with cherry tomatoes that combines bright, tangy lemon with buttery garlic shrimp for a comforting and fresh meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pint (about 250g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 ounces (225g) linguine or fettuccine
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • ½ cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes, optional pinch
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz (225g) linguine and cook according to package instructions (usually 9-11 minutes) until al dente. Reserve ½ cup (120ml) pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp seasoned lightly with salt and pepper. Cook shrimp about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Toss in minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften and blister, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if using.
  4. Pour in ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream and stir to combine. Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in ½ cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  5. Remove skillet from heat and stir in the juice and zest of 1 large lemon. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the drained pasta, tossing everything gently to coat in the creamy lemony sauce. If the sauce feels too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top for garnish. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Keep a close eye on shrimp to avoid overcooking; they cook quickly and become rubbery if overdone. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts smoother and tastes better than pre-grated. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and butter with dairy-free alternatives.

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