Best Creamy Lemon Shrimp Recipes

CREAMY LEMON-BASIL SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; add to the pan and cook 30 seconds per side. Remove to a plate.
• Add shallots to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, lemon zest, and 1/2 of the lemon juice; heat for 2 minutes. Reserve remaining lemon juice for another use.
• Add cream and bring to a simmer. Return shrimp to the skillet and cook until heated through and pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add basil.
• Drain spaghetti, reserving 1/4 to 1/2 cup pasta water.
• Add spaghetti to the skillet. Add pasta water as needed and pepper flakes; toss to coat. Season with pepper if desired.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND CREAMY LEMON CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
• In a large skillet heat butter and olive oil over medium heat; add garlic and stir for about a minute so as not to brown.
• Stir in broth, tomatoes, milk, lemon juice, capers, and spinach; season with nutmeg and black pepper.
• Cook for 10 minutes or so, then sprinkle with cornstarch (if you want a thicker sauce) and stir; break up tomatoes by smooshing them, if desired.
• Stir in shrimp and heat through; taste and adjust seasonings including a bit of salt, if needed.
• Add mozzarella to pasta and toss a bit.
• Pour sauce over pasta and garnish with parsley.

CREAMY LEMON SPINACH PASTA WITH SCALLOPS & SHRIMP

Steps:

• Vegetables -- In a medium size sauce pan, heat to medium and add the butter. Then add in the onion, garlic and saute 1-2 minutes. Add in the zucchini and cook just another minute until the zucchini begins to slightly soften. It only takes a minute or less. Remove the vegetables immediately to a bowl and cover to keep them warm.
• Scallops and Shrimp -- Add the wine and vermouth to the same pan and bring to a light boil (medium / medium high heat). Add the shrimp and scallops and cook 1-2 minutes. Once the shrimp begin to turn pink and curl immediately take off the heat and use a slotted spoon and remove the shrimp and scallops to the bowl with the zucchini and onion. Cover with foil to keep warm.
• Sauce -- Return the pan back to stove and add the cream to wine and vermouth sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer about 10-12 minutes until reduced by half. This is the perfect time to cook your pasta. Once the sauce is finished, remove from the heat and add in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Add the sauce to the bowl with the vegetables and seafood and toss well. The sauce will heat everything back up.
• Pasta -- As the sauce cooks, make your pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
• Finish -- In a large serving bowl or serving platter, toss the pasta with the seafood sauce. Season with the dill, salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve -- Garnish with some fresh dill and lemon slices. Serve some crusty bread and if you want some fresh greens for a salad. ENJOY!

SPICY CREAMY SHRIMP OVER LEMON GARLIC PASTA (PAPPARDELLE'S PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/4 C of the cooking liquid. Return to the pot and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and reserved liquid. Cover to keep warm.
• In a large saute pan, heat remaining olive oil and add onions, stirring until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic, paprika, cayenne, oregano, thyme, and salt. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the white wine and cook cover high heat until nearly all evaporated.
• Add the cream, lemon juice and cook, stirring occaisonally until slightly reduced.
• Add the shrimp and cook until nearly pink. Add the onions and parsley and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the cooked pasta to sauce and toss to coat. Let cook for 1 minute until pasta is warmed through. Remove from heat and top with 1/4 cup of Parmesan.
• Top each serving with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
• Enjoy!

10-MINUTE SHRIMP WITH GREEN BEANS AND CREAMY LEMON-DILL DIP

Steps:

• Set a steamer basket in a large pot filled with about 1/2" salted water. Cover pot and bring water to a boil. Place beans in basket, cover, and steam until just tender, about 3 minutes. Carefully pull steamer insert out of pot. Transfer beans to a large colander and run under cold water, then transfer to a plate.
• Return steamer basket to pot. Season shrimp with 1/4 tsp. salt, then place in steamer basket. Cover and steam shrimp until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to colander and run under cold water until cool to the touch.
• Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, if using, mustard, pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a medium bowl.
• Divide shrimp,beans, romaine leaves, and avocado slices among plates. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over, if using. Divide mayonnaise mixture among small bowls and serve alongside.
• Do Ahead
• Green beans and shrimp can be steamed and sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Chill in separate airtight containers.

10-MINUTE SHRIMP WITH GREEN BEANS AND CREAMY LEMON-DILL DIP

Steps:

• Preparation Set a steamer basket in a large pot filled with about 1/2" salted water. Cover pot and bring water to a boil. Place beans in basket, cover, and steam until just tender, about 3 minutes. Carefully pull steamer insert out of pot. Transfer beans to a large colander and run under cold water, then transfer to a plate.
• Return steamer basket to pot. Season shrimp with 1/4 tsp. salt, then place in steamer basket. Cover and steam shrimp until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to colander and run under cold water until cool to the touch.
• Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, if using, mustard, pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a medium bowl.
• Divide shrimp,beans, romaine leaves, and avocado slices among plates. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over, if using. Divide mayonnaise mixture among small bowls and serve alongside.
• Do Ahead Green beans and shrimp can be steamed and sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Chill in separate airtight containers.

CREAMY SHRIMP LINGUINE WITH FRESH TARRAGON AND LEMON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to box directions.
• In a large soup pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, ½ teaspoon salt and some black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are soft about 5-6 minute Add garlic and cook until onions begin to caramelize, another 5-6 minute.
• Add the shrimp to the pan, plus a pinch of salt and black pepper. Sauté the shrimp until it is seared on both sides, about 2 minutes, then move it to the bowl with the pancetta.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Add the shallots and sauté for 2 minutes, until beginning to soften. Add garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add wine and the BOU cube to the pan. Whisk well until the cube has dissolved, scraping up brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring liquid to a boil, let it reduce until almost fully evaporated, about 1-2 minutes.
• Add the peas, coconut milk and red pepper flakes to the pan and stir well. Bring it to a boil then reduce heat to medium. Allow the liquid to thicken a bit, stirring occasionally, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the pasta to the pan, followed by shrimp and pancetta plus juices from the bowl, then the tarragon and lemon zest. Toss well, then stir over low heat for about 3-5 minutes until shrimp has cooked through. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Serve immediately and enjoy.

CREAMY LEMON SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place yogurt, sour cream, chives, tarragon, garlic, mustard, oil, sugar, salt and pepper in a bowl. Zest lemons over bowl. Juice 1 lemon into bowl. Whisk until smooth. Add shrimp, broccoli, arugula and noodles. Toss to coat and serve with remaining lemon, cut into wedges, if desired.

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH A CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk yogurt, chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and 1 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until pasta is slightly cooled.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Toss shrimp and 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a glass baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Toss pasta with dressing in a bowl. Add shrimp and scallions; season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and more pepper. Garnish pasta salad with Cheddar cheese and lemon slices.

CREAMY POLENTA AND GARLIC LEMON SHRIMP #RAGU

Steps:

• Combine the Ragu Sauce, garlic cloves and ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes, (without draining the oil as you spoon it out of the jar), in the bowl of a food processor and process for several seconds. The mixture won't be completely smooth but the tomato pieces should be very fine and the garlic completely blended inches Reserve until complete with the polenta and shrimp portion of this meal.
• To prepare the polenta: Combine the polenta, stock, water, sage and herbs in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once it boils, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the polenta starts to separate from the sides of the pan, about 10-15 minutes. Stir in the butter, parmesan and goat cheeses and cheese two minutes until the butter and cheese have melted and been incorporated into the polenta. Transfer the cooked polenta to four serving dishes.
• To prepare the shrimps: Marinate in lemon juice and salt for a few minutes before cooking. Cook the shrimps in olive oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until just pink.
• To finish off the sauce: Transfer the sauce mixture to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Add a pinch of sugar as you heat the to give the sauce a nice balance.
• Turn off the heat, transfer to a bowl and stir in the olive oil. Spoon the sauce over the warmed, cooked polenta, top with shrimps and garnish with fresh arugula.

CREAMY LEMON SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• 1. cook pasta in a large pan as directed on package, adding shrimp to the boiling water for the last three minutes.
• 2. Meanwhile, heat broth in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cream cheese, lemon zest and juice. Cook, stirring for 3 to 4 minutes or until the cream cheese is melted. Drain the pasta mixture. Add to creamed sauce with Parmesan. Mix well.
• 3. Top with mozzarella, cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the mozzarella is melted. Sprinkle with parsley. Makes six servings

CREAMY LEMON-SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding shrimp to the boiling water for the last 3 min. Meanwhile, heat broth in large skillet on medium heat. Add cream cheese, lemon zest and lemon juice; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended.
• Drain pasta mixture. Add to cream cheese sauce in skillet along with the Parmesan; mix lightly.
• Top with mozzarella; cover. Cook 3 to 4 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.

CREAMY LEMON SHRIMP & SPINACH DINNER

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add shrimp, peppers, spinach and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• Add Neufchatel, broth, lemon zest and juice to same skillet; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and sauce is well blended. Add shrimp mixture; cook and stir 3 min. or until heated through.
• Drain pasta. Add to shrimp mixture; mix lightly.

CREAMY LEMON POPPYSEED SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place lettuce in serving bowl.
• Top with all remaining ingredients except dressing.
• Drizzle with dressing.