Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta

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Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta

This Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta features buttery lemon garlic shrimp and tender asparagus tossed in creamy Parmesan sauce. Dinner ready in 30 minutes!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 396kcal

Author Chef Kathy McDaniel

Ingredients

8 ounces dried pasta (I use short pasta)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
1 (14.5-ounces) jar Prego® Homestyle Alfredo Sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
Lemon slices and chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Stir in half the garlic and cook for about a minute or until fragrant. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning and lemon juice. Stir to combine trying to turn the shrimp so they cook on the both sides. Cook for about 1 minute or until the shrimp start to turn pink. Transfer the shrimp and any collected juices to a bowl. The shrimp will finish cooking in the sauce.
Add the remaining butter to the same skillet and melt over medium high heat. Stir in the garlic and cook for about a minute or until fragrant. Add the asparagus and cook for about a minute or until they start to become bright green. Stir in the lemon zest.
Add the Parmesan sauce to the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes or until the sauce is heated through. Return the shrimp to the skillet and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Lower the heat and simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and mix to combine. Serve immediately topped with extra Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley and lemon slices (optional).

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