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Plate of creamy shrimp spaghetti with parsley and lemon zest

Creamy Pepper Shrimp Spaghetti

This Creamy Pepper Shrimp Spaghetti brings together the richness of the sea and the bite of pepper in one comforting bowl. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, elegant yet easy enough for a weeknight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 300 g spaghetti
  • 400 g raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 250 ml heavy cream 35%
  • 60 g Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • salt to taste
Optional Garnishes
  • fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 tsp lemon zest

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Boil water with salt and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. In a hot pan, heat olive oil and butter. Add shrimp and sear for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, lower heat and add minced garlic. Pour in the cream, grated parmesan, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
  4. Toss the drained pasta into the creamy sauce, then return the shrimp to the pan. Mix gently. Add a splash of pasta water if needed for texture.
  5. Plate the pasta, sprinkle chopped parsley, and a touch of lemon zest if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t throw away shrimp shells! Simmer them with onion, garlic, and herbs for 30 minutes to make a quick seafood broth—perfect for risottos or soups.