Romantic Shrimp & Lemon Pappardelle Recipe

This Shrimp & Lemon Pappardelle recipe is the perfect elegant dish for Valentine’s Day. Let’s get started!

Ingredients for Shrimp & Lemon Pappardelle:

• 8.8 oz (250g) pappardelle pasta;
• 10.5 oz (300g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined;
• Juice and zest of 1 Sicilian lemon;
• 2 garlic cloves, minced;
• ½ small onion, diced;
• ½ cup dry white wine;
• ½ cup heavy cream;
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter;
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil;
• Salt and black pepper to taste;
• Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish;
• Fresh basil leaves for decoration.

How to prepare Shrimp & Lemon Pappardelle:

1. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot and cook pappardelle until al dente;
2. Drain and set aside;
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat;
4. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper;
5. Cook shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until pink, then remove and set aside;
6. In the same skillet, add butter and more olive oil;
7. Sauté garlic and onion until tender and aromatic;
8. Pour in white wine and let it reduce slightly;
9. Add lemon juice and zest, stirring well;
10. Reduce heat to medium-low and incorporate heavy cream;
11. Mix until the sauce thickens and is smooth, then season with salt and pepper;
12. Return shrimp to the skillet and add cooked pappardelle;
13. Gently toss to coat everything in the sauce;
14. Serve in individual plates, topped with grated Parmesan and fresh basil. Enjoy!

Did You Know?

An interesting fact about Sicilian lemons in cooking is that despite being called a ‘lemon,’ it’s actually a type of lime. The Sicilian lemon (Citrus × limon) originates from the Mediterranean region, specifically Italy, and is named after the island of Sicily.

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