If you’re looking for a festive dish that’s as effortless as it is elegant, we’ve got just the recipe for you. Junel’s Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta is quick and flavour-packed, and this dish really shines when served alongside our newly-released Reserve Viognier wine. 

The rich sauce is infused with garlic and lemon, adding mouthwatering flavour to the succulent, delicately-flavoured shrimp meat. With the pasta and sauce cooking simultaneously, you’ll have a stunning meal on the table with minimal effort, making this dish perfect for festive gatherings!

Our fruit-forward Reserve Viognier wine is a beautiful pairing with this creamy pasta dish. The wine’s pale-gold hue, ripe peach and apricot aromas, and tropical notes of mango and pineapple perfectly complement the brightness of the lemon and the creaminess of the sauce, while delicate hints of vanilla and toasted coriander add an extra layer of flavour.

Recipe: Junel’s Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta Paired with Alvi’s Drift Reserve Viognier

Serves 4-6

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes
You’ll need a large skillet/frying pan and a large pot to cook the pasta.

Ingredients:

• 500 g / 1 lb tagliatelle or pasta of your choice

For the Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta Sauce:

• 3 tbsp butter
• 500 g shrimp or prawns, deveined and shelled
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 cup / 250 ml cream
• 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• Handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and reserve one cup of cooking water.
2. Meanwhile, melt two tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the shrimp in batches until golden brown and opaque, seasoning to taste. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and garlic, cooking for a few seconds until the garlic starts to release its flavour. Add the cream, lemon juice (starting with two tablespoons and adjusting as desired), parsley, salt, and pepper.
4. Let the sauce simmer over a gentle heat until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Return the shrimp to the skillet and adjust the seasoning if required.
5. Add the cooked pasta and a little of the reserved cooking water to the sauce, tossing until the pasta is well-coated.
6. Serve the pasta hot, garnished with lemon wedges and chopped parsley.

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Alvi’s Drift Reserve Viognier – A Perfect Pairing

This creamy pasta dish pairs exquisitely with our newly released Alvi’s Drift Reserve Viognier, a wine that stands out with its fruit-forward aromas. Flavours of ripe peach and apricot, along with hints of tropical fruit, enhance the lemony brightness of the pasta, while delicate notes of vanilla and toasted coriander add further layers of complexity.

This unusual white wine is ideal for enjoying at festive gatherings, and also excellently complements aromatic Thai curries, seafood risottos, and other rich, flavourful meals.

Shop Our New Alvi’s Drift Reserve Viognier Online

Make this festive season extra memorable with Junel’s Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta paired with Alvi’s Drift Reserve Viognier. This wine also makes a perfect and unique gift for any wine enthusiast.

Visit our online wine shop to order your Reserve Viognier, and have it delivered right to your door!