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Green Sauce Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Green Sauce Shrimp Pasta

Enjoy the rich flavors of Green Sauce Shrimp Pasta, featuring fresh herbs and a zesty lime twist. Easy to make and delightful to eat!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
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Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
  • 10 oz shrimp deveined and peeled
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary
  • ½ cup chopped green onions or chives
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 25 oz warm milk
  • ½ small onion finely diced
  • 1 cup fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ lime juiced
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 10 oz pasta cooked

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet, then add the chopped thyme and rosemary, stirring to combine.
  • Add the shrimp to the pan, cooking them for about 3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp and set them aside.
  • Sprinkle in the flour, stirring until it takes on a light brown color.
  • Slowly pour in the warm milk, whisking continuously.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, then add the diced onion. Let the mixture cook for 5 minutes.
  • Toss in the fresh parsley and green onions (or chives). Blend the mixture until smooth using a blender.
  • Let the sauce come to a gentle simmer, then remove it from heat. Return the shrimp to the pan and stir in the lime juice.
  • Mix in the cooked pasta until well-coated. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword Pasta, shrimp