Description
Indulge in a decadent and flavorful dish with this Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta recipe. Succulent shrimp, al dente pasta, and a rich, creamy garlic sauce come together to create a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Add pasta and shrimp back to the skillet, toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- This recipe works well with scallops or chicken too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
