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| - | ====== Shrimp in Lemon-Garlic Cream Sauce ====== | + | ====== Shrimp in Lemon-Garlic Cream Sauce (Roux Method) |
| Serves 2–3 | Serves 2–3 | ||
| - | Ingredients | + | ===== Ingredients |
| + | * **1 lb shrimp**, 31–40 count, peeled & thawed | ||
| + | * **3 tbsp butter** | ||
| + | * **2 tsp flour** | ||
| + | * **6 cloves garlic**, minced | ||
| + | * **Zest and juice of 1 lemon** (≈ 2 tbsp juice) | ||
| + | * **½ cup dry white wine** | ||
| + | * **1 cup heavy cream** | ||
| + | * **¼ tsp Italian seasoning** | ||
| + | * **1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese** | ||
| + | * Salt and pepper to taste | ||
| + | * Chopped parsley (optional) | ||
| + | * Pasta of choice (linguine, fettuccine, or spaghetti) | ||
| - | 1 lb shrimp, 31–40 count, peeled & thawed | + | ===== Instructions ===== |
| - | 3 tbsp butter | + | ==== 1. Cook the pasta ==== |
| - | + | - Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. | |
| - | 2 tsp flour | + | - Cook pasta to *al dente*. |
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| - | 6 cloves garlic, minced | + | |
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| - | Zest and juice of 1 lemon (≈ 2 tbsp juice) | + | |
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| - | ½ cup dry white wine | + | |
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| - | 1 cup heavy cream | + | |
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| - | ¼ tsp Italian seasoning | + | |
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| - | 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese | + | |
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| - | Salt & pepper to taste | + | |
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| - | Chopped parsley (optional) | + | |
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| - | Pasta of choice (linguine, fettuccine, or spaghetti) | + | |
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| - | Instructions | + | |
| - | 1. Cook the pasta | + | |
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| - | Boil a large pot of well-salted water. Cook pasta to al dente. | + | |
| - | Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain. | + | |
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| - | 2. Make a light roux | + | |
| + | ==== 2. Make a light roux ==== | ||
| In a large skillet over medium heat: | In a large skillet over medium heat: | ||
| + | - Melt **3 tbsp butter**. | ||
| + | - Add **2 tsp flour** and whisk 30–45 seconds. | ||
| + | *Do not brown it — just cook off the raw flour taste.* | ||
| - | Melt 3 tbsp butter. | + | ==== 3. Build the sauce ==== |
| - | + | Add the following to the roux: | |
| - | Add 2 tsp flour and whisk for 30–45 seconds | + | |
| - | (Do not let it brown—just cook off the raw flour taste). | + | |
| - | + | - Heavy cream | |
| - | This is your sauce thickener. | + | |
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| - | 3. Build the sauce | + | |
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| - | To the roux, add: | + | |
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| - | Garlic | + | |
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| - | White wine — add slowly, whisking | + | |
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| - | Cream | + | |
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| - | Lemon zest + lemon juice | + | |
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| - | Italian seasoning | + | |
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| - | Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. | + | |
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| - | 4. Reduce the sauce | + | |
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| - | Let it bubble gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. | + | |
| - | It will begin to thicken noticeably. | + | |
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| - | 5. Add Parmesan | + | |
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| - | Stir in 1 cup grated Parmesan until melted and smooth. | + | |
| - | Simmer another 2–3 minutes. | + | |
| - | Taste and adjust with salt & pepper. | + | |
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| - | 6. Add the shrimp | + | |
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| - | Add the shrimp directly to the sauce and cook: | + | |
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| - | 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally | + | |
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| - | until shrimp turn pink and opaque | + | |
| - | If sauce gets too thick, thin gently with a splash of pasta water or wine. | + | Bring to a gentle simmer. |
| - | 7. Serve | + | ==== 4. Reduce the sauce ==== |
| + | - Let it bubble gently for **5 minutes**, stirring occasionally. | ||
| + | - The sauce will begin to thicken. | ||
| - | Toss sauce with pasta or spoon over the top. | + | ==== 5. Add Parmesan ==== |
| - | Finish | + | - Stir in **1 cup Parmesan** until melted and smooth. |
| + | - Simmer an additional **2–3 minutes**. | ||
| + | - Season | ||
| - | ⭐ Notes & Options | + | ==== 6. Add the shrimp ==== |
| + | - Add shrimp directly to the sauce. | ||
| + | - Cook **4–5 minutes**, stirring occasionally, | ||
| + | - Thin with reserved pasta water if sauce becomes too thick. | ||
| - | • Even better texture: | + | ==== 7. Serve ==== |
| - | Sear the shrimp first (60–90 seconds per side), remove, build the sauce, then add them back at the end. | + | - Toss with pasta or spoon over the top. |
| + | - Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. | ||
| - | • Cleaner | + | ===== Notes & Options ===== |
| - | Add half the lemon juice early, taste, and finish with the rest to brighten | + | * **Optional sear:** Sear shrimp 60–90 seconds per side first, remove, build sauce, then return shrimp at the end. |
| + | * **Brighter | ||
| + | * **Extra richness:** Swirl in 1 tbsp butter right before serving. | ||
| - | • Extra richness: | ||
| - | Add 1 more tablespoon of butter at the end and swirl it in. | ||