Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a delightful combination of succulent shrimp and al dente pasta, all enveloped in a rich, velvety garlic sauce. This quick and easy dish is perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests with gourmet flavors that come together in just 30 minutes. Indulge in the irresistible creamy texture and aromatic spices that make this meal unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Cook shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from pan.
- Create the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Add cheese: Stir in Parmesan cheese continuously until melted. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Combine: Fold cooked pasta and shrimp into the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve: Plate the pasta, sprinkle with more Parmesan, and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: - Customize by adding vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added nutrition. - For extra flavor, consider adding lemon juice or fresh herbs such as basil or parsley.