SHRIMP WITH LEMON ALFREDO SAUCE

SHRIMP WITH LEMON ALFREDO SAUCE image

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces plain or spinach fettucine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
juice from 1 large lemon
3/4 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, rinsed and patted dry
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
black pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta just to al dente. Meanwhile, combine butter and half-and-half in medium non-stick skillet. Bring to a boil and boil about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice and shrimp. Simmer until shrimp are opaque, three to five minutes. Drain past thoroughly and place in large bowl. Pour hot shrimp sacue over th top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Toss quickly to coat noodles with sauce. Serve immediates, passing extra grated Parmesan cheese.