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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Indulge in 30-Minute Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta Bliss

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a quick indulgent dish combining juicy shrimp in a rich garlic cream sauce with pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Linguine or spaghetti or penne or gluten-free options
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter or more olive oil for dairy-free option
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil or grapeseed oil as a light alternative
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced freshly minced for the best flavor
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for a lighter substitute
  • 0.5 cup Chicken Broth in a pinch use water
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated or Pecorino Romano for sharper flavor
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning optional
  • 0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes adjust based on spice preference
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped for garnish
For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Large, peeled, and deveined shrimp fresh or thawed frozen

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine or spaghetti until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp in a single layer, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, whisking together. Stir in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer on low for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Fold in cooked pasta and sautéed shrimp into the skillet with the sauce. Toss for 2-3 minutes, adding reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
  5. Serve immediately, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pat shrimp dry for a great sear. Use low heat for cream addition. Reserve pasta water for sauce adjusting. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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