Description
Indulge in a decadent and flavorful dish with this Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta recipe. Tender shrimp, al dente pasta, and a rich creamy sauce come together to create a satisfying meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
Shrimp:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pasta cooking water (reserved)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, reserve pasta water, and set aside.
- Cook the shrimp: Saute shrimp in olive oil until cooked; set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Saute garlic, add butter, cream, and Parmesan; simmer until smooth.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta, sauce, and shrimp together, finish with lemon juice and parsley.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce or add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and texture.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
