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Shrimp and Zucchini with Lemon Cream Sauce

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 30 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 🍝 160g spaghetti (1.6mm)
  • Seafood

    • 🦐 12 boiled shrimp, shell-on, headless
  • Vegetables

    • 🥒 1 zucchini, sliced into 5mm rounds
    • 🌱 60g fresh green peas
  • Citrus

    • 🍋 1 lemon, unwaxed, halved
  • Sauce Base

    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 🥛 100ml heavy cream
    • 💧 400ml water
    • 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
    • Pinch of black pepper
  • Finishing Touches

    • 🥛 100ml heavy cream
    • 🍋 1/2 lemon, sliced and zested
    • 🌿 Chopped dill, to taste

STEPS

1

Wash the spaghetti briefly and soak it in water to soften. Peel the shrimp, leaving the tails on, and devein. Slice the zucchini into 5mm rounds. Slice the lemon and zest the yellow part of the peel into thin strips. Roughly chop the dill.

2

In a pot, combine olive oil, cream, water, salt, and pepper. Add the spaghetti, shrimp, zucchini, and green peas. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for the time indicated on the pasta package.

3

Uncover the pot and simmer for an additional 1–2 minutes until the liquid reduces to about 1cm depth and the pasta reaches your desired texture.

4

Stir in the finishing cream quickly. Plate the pasta, garnish with lemon zest, and sprinkle with chopped dill.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

550

Calories

  • 25g
    Protein
  • 60g
    Carbs
  • 20g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Use unwaxed lemons to avoid any unwanted chemicals in the zest.Frozen or canned green peas can be used as a substitute for fresh ones.Adjust the amount of cream to your preference for a lighter or richer sauce.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.