Pasta with Shrimp in Lemon Cream Sauce
1 pound angel hair pasta, uncooked 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 pound raw shrimp (medium or large), peeled and deveined Juice of 2 lemons 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 cup cream Freshly grated good quality Parmesan cheese Freshly milled black pepper to taste
Cook and drain pasta.
While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large sauce pan, over medium heat. Saute garlic in the butter 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned.
Add shrimp to pan; cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, and white pepper; continue to cook another 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
Reduce heat to low and gently stir in cream; heat for 2-3 minutes.
Serve over angel hair pasta with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Add freshly milled black pepper, if desired.
Servings: 4-6 Source: Marla Clark |