Description
Indulge in a delightful bowl of Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta – A Quick & Easy Delight, perfect for any occasion. This dish features large shrimp sautéed to perfection in a rich, buttery garlic cream sauce that beautifully clings to fettuccine or spaghetti. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests on date nights. The combination of fresh ingredients, vibrant flavors, and simple preparation makes this pasta dish not only satisfying but also a staple in your recipe collection. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or herbs for an extra nutritional boost and an aromatic twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes per side). Remove shrimp from skillet.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet; stir in Parmesan, seasonings, and let simmer until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Return shrimp to skillet, add lemon juice, toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg