Description
Old Bay Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of the Chesapeake Bay to your table. This creamy pasta features succulent shrimp tossed in a rich garlic sauce, elevated by the iconic Old Bay seasoning. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a dinner party or a cozy night in, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy with its vibrant taste and aroma.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti or Linguine
- Large Shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- Fresh Garlic
- Old Bay Seasoning
- Heavy Cream
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté Shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté shrimp seasoned with Old Bay until pink and opaque (2-3 minutes per side).
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make Sauce: Pour in heavy cream, scraping up brown bits from the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Toss drained pasta into the skillet with reserved pasta water as needed until well-coated.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg