Creamy Garlic Shrimp

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 578kcal

8 oz Linguine pasta
2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves Garlic minced
1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined with tails off
2 tsp Lemon zest
3/4 cup Chicken broth
1/4 cup Heavy cream
3 tbsp Lemon juice
1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes optional
1 tbsp All-purpose flour dissolved in double the amount of water to flour. use more if needed to thicken properly
2 tbsp Butter
3 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
1/4 loaf Crusty bread sliced

In a boiling pot of salted water cook the linguine according to the directions on the package. Drain well and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a nonstick pan on medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds - 1 minute). Then add the shrimp and lemon zest, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 4 minutes, until the shrimp is no longer translucent. Remove the shrimp and set them aside.
Pour in the broth and cream; add the lemon juice and red pepper flakes (if using) and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes. Add in the flour and water mixture and simmer until the sauce becomes a thick and smooth consistency. Stir in the butter.
Toss in the shrimp, linguine, and parsley; serve with crusty bread.