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Amazing One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta in 30 Minutes!

One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

This one-pot recipe combines shrimp, pasta, and a tangy lemon-garlic sauce for a simple and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 12 ounces linguine or spaghetti, broken in half
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the pot and set aside.
  3. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pot and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add broken pasta to the pot, stirring to submerge. Cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice.
  7. Return cooked shrimp to the pot and toss to combine.
  8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can use vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts best.

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