Best 6 Angel Hair Pasta With Shrimp And Creamy Lemon Caper Sauce Recipes

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Cooking angel hair pasta with shrimp and creamy lemon caper sauce is a delightful culinary journey that combines delicate flavors and textures to create a harmonious and satisfying meal. Each ingredient plays a vital role in this symphony of tastes: the angel hair pasta, with its light and ethereal quality, provides a delicate base that allows the other flavors to shine through. Succulent shrimp, tender and succulent, adds a delightful briny sweetness, while the creamy lemon caper sauce brings together a harmonious blend of tangy citrus, briny capers, and luscious creaminess. This dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visually appealing creation, sure to impress guests and family alike.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SAUTEED SHRIMP WITH LEMON CAPER CREAM SAUCE ON ANGEL HAIR PASTA



Sauteed Shrimp With Lemon Caper Cream Sauce on Angel Hair Pasta image

I got this recipe from the Olive Garden website. I'm not a big fan of capers, so they were omitted, but I didn't want to change the original ingredient list. This stuff is incredible! You may be tempted to try a different type of pasta, but I believe to achieve the proper delicate nature of this dish, you need to use the specified angel hair pasta.

Provided by Kay D.

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces cooked angel hair pasta
1 lb shelled deveined medium shrimp
2 cups heavy cream
2 ounces white wine (or water)
2 lemons, juice of
2 tablespoons capers
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
2 ounces olive oil
salt
white pepper
fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Saute the shrimp in the olive oil for 2 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and capers and saute for 30 seconds more.
  • Add the white wine (or water) and lemon juice and simmer until sauce is reduced by 1/2.
  • Add the cream and simmer until sauce is reduced by 1/3.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • If desired, add fresh or dried parsley.
  • Pour sauce over pasta, and enjoy!

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND CREAMY LEMON CAPER SAUCE



Angel Hair Pasta With Shrimp and Creamy Lemon Caper Sauce image

This is DH's special request. I keep trying to tell him I can't cook. I searched and searched the DB and could not find this recipe. Well maybe I actually can cook, because this good!

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces angel hair pasta or 8 ounces other pastas
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can cherry tomatoes, drained
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon capers, chopped only if large
2 ounces Baby Spinach
1 pinch nutmeg
fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch, optional to thicken the sauce
6 ounces shrimp, cooked
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small dice (they will sort of stick together, but it's going to be stirred into the hot pasta anyway, so no worr)
kosher salt (optional)
fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
  • In a large skillet heat butter and olive oil over medium heat; add garlic and stir for about a minute so as not to brown.
  • Stir in broth, tomatoes, milk, lemon juice, capers, and spinach; season with nutmeg and black pepper.
  • Cook for 10 minutes or so, then sprinkle with cornstarch (if you want a thicker sauce) and stir; break up tomatoes by smooshing them, if desired.
  • Stir in shrimp and heat through; taste and adjust seasonings including a bit of salt, if needed.
  • Add mozzarella to pasta and toss a bit.
  • Pour sauce over pasta and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.7, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 92.2, Sodium 651.5, Carbohydrate 52.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.9, Protein 23.7

LEMON SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP



Lemon Spaghetti with Shrimp image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound spaghetti
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping (optional)
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (about 1 large lemon)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons capers, fried

Steps:

  • Make the shrimp: In a medium saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with the salt and pepper; add to the preheated pan in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
  • Make the pasta: Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, parmesan and lemon zest and juice in a large bowl to blend.
  • Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, shrimp and the reserved cooking liquid, adding it 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten. Season with the salt and pepper; stir in the basil. Garnish with the fried capers and more parmesan, if desired.

SHRIMP AND MUSHROOM ANGEL HAIR PASTA



Shrimp and Mushroom Angel Hair Pasta image

This dish is highlighted by shrimp and mushrooms sauteed in port wine and a creamy garlic sauce over angel hair pasta. Delicious! Enjoy with your favorite wine, tossed green salad, and garlic bread, if desired.

Provided by Lesly Chan

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound angel hair pasta
¼ cup butter, divided
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined and butterflied
1 ½ cups sliced fresh mushrooms
4 tablespoons chopped shallots
½ cup port wine
1 cup dry white wine
1 pint heavy cream
4 cloves garlic, crushed
salt to taste
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
  • In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat; saute mushrooms until soft. Season with salt to taste; set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat; cook shrimp for a few minutes. Season with salt to taste; set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat; saute shallots for a few minutes. Pour in port wine, white wine and cream; allow to cook over medium-low heat until it thickens.
  • Stir in mushrooms, shrimp, garlic, salt, sugar and ground white pepper; toss with pasta and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.9 g, Cholesterol 244 mg, Fat 40.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 23.4 g, Sodium 355.2 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

LEMON ANGEL HAIR



Lemon Angel Hair image

I serve this time-saving treatment for angel hair pasta gets loads of flavor from lemon and Parmesan cheese. A hint of garlic and flecks of fresh parsley add interest, too. This simple side dish is so versatile, it also could accompany chicken, fish, seafood or pork.-Meg Mongell, Plainfield, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons minced garlic
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the parsley, lemon zest and garlic in oil until garlic is tender. , Drain pasta; add to the skillet. Sprinkle with lemon juice, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 23g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SAVORY SEA SCALLOPS AND ANGEL HAIR PASTA



Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta image

This is a very simple, easy to prepare meal that you will most likely be asked to prepare again. The taste, if carefully prepared and not overcooked, is incredible. ENJOY!

Provided by JIM F.

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
¼ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant and softened, about 1 minute. Slice any scallops over 3/4-inch thick in half so they'll cook evenly; stir scallops, basil, and parsley into the skillet. Cook and gently stir just until scallops feel slightly firm when pressed with a finger, 2 to 3 minutes. Scallops will become tough and chewy if overcooked. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper. Pour in cream if you like a thicker sauce. Bring the mixture just to a bare simmer.
  • Serve over hot angel hair pasta; sprinkle to taste with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 95.5 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 527.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Tips:

  • Select the right shrimp: Choose large, fresh shrimp (prawns) for the best flavor and texture. Look for shrimp that are firm and have a slightly translucent appearance.
  • Cook the shrimp properly: Overcooked shrimp become tough and rubbery. Cook the shrimp until they are just opaque and pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Use fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the sauce. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor will not be as good.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the shrimp, do not overcrowd the pan. This will cause the shrimp to steam rather than sauté and they will not brown properly.
  • Use a good quality pasta: The type of pasta you use will make a big difference in the final dish. Choose a high-quality pasta that is made with durum wheat semolina.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, but be sure to cook it al dente (slightly firm to the bite).

Conclusion:

This angel hair pasta with shrimp and creamy lemon caper sauce is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The combination of shrimp, lemon, capers, and cream is simply delicious. Serve this dish with a side of steamed vegetables or a salad for a complete meal.

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