Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a comforting and elegant dish that combines succulent shrimp with al dente pasta in a rich garlic cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe delivers bold flavors and beautiful presentation, ensuring it will impress your guests. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a delightful meal that feels indulgent yet is incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti or linguine
- Fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Fresh garlic
- Heavy cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté shrimp in olive oil for about 3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Add minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley until melted and well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 244g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg