Pasta and Shrimp with a Lemon Cream Sauce

June 17, 2013

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This is an incredible meal perfect for a special occasion. It is creamy and zesty without being too in-your-face-lemony. The flavors are perfect together.

1 lb angel hair pasta
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound raw shrimp (medium or large), peeled and deveined
2 lemons, juiced
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 Tablespoon fresh oregano; minced (or 1 tsp dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 1/2 cup cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

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...
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Nutritions

Calories
1036

Sodium
1974mg
82% DV

Fat
47g
72% DV

Protein
38g
77% DV

Carbs
112g
38% DV

Fiber
6g
27% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 30g 154%

Polysaturated Fat 2g 13%

Monosaturated Fat 14g 87%

Cholesterol 307mg 103%

Sodium 1974mg 82%

Potassium 611mg 17%

Protein 38g 77%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 6g 27%

Sugar 52g 105%

Vitamin A 2026IU 40%

Vitamin B6 0.38mg 19%

Vitamin C 61mg 102%

Calcium 630mg 63%

Iron 1mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.